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M4.1 Earthquake 82 km SE of Mil’kovo, RussiaMay 23, 2022

2022-05-23 20:47:57 UTC (2022-05-23) · approx. 7:47 AM UTC+11 local

MagnitudeM4.1(mb)
Time20:47 UTC7:47 AM UTC+11
Depth111.9 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates54.123°, 159.415°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On May 23, 2022 at 20:47 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 82 km SE of Mil’kovo, Russia, at a depth of 111.9 km and coordinates 54.1228°, 159.4150°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.12°, 159.41°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.1 mb
Depth
111.9 km
intermediate depth
Location
54.1228°N
159.4150°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000hc14
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
259
Stations Used
97
Azimuthal Gap
133.0°
Min Station Distance
1.192°
RMS Residual
0.63 sec
Last Updated
2022-08-02 19:50:45 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Mil’kovo, Russia?

The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 82 km SE of Mil’kovo, Russia on May 23, 2022 at 20:47 UTC had a depth of 111.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000hc14). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 23, 2022). M4.1 Earthquake 82 km SE of Mil’kovo, RussiaMay 23, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000hc14/