M4.7 Earthquake 33 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania — September 5, 2022
2022-09-05 22:11:25 UTC (2022-09-05) · approx. 12:11 AM UTC+2 local
On September 5, 2022 at 22:11 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 33 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -4.9343°, 35.1796°. This earthquake was detected by 52 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
35.1796°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Mungaa, Tanzania?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 33 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania on September 5, 2022 at 22:11 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -4.9343°, 35.1796°, which is 33 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000i5hd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, September 5, 2022). M4.7 Earthquake 33 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania — September 5, 2022. Retrieved November 15, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000i5hd/