M4.2 Earthquake 254 km NW of Tianpeng, China — June 9, 2022
2022-06-09 20:54:34 UTC (2022-06-09) · approx. 3:54 AM UTC+7 local
On June 9, 2022 at 20:54 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 254 km NW of Tianpeng, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 32.3559°, 101.7873°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
101.7873°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Tianpeng, China?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 254 km NW of Tianpeng, China on June 9, 2022 at 20:54 UTC had a depth of 10.0 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000hhcu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, June 9, 2022). M4.2 Earthquake 254 km NW of Tianpeng, China — June 9, 2022. Retrieved August 13, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000hhcu/