M4.2 Earthquake 57 km NNE of Falam, Myanmar — September 6, 2022
2022-09-06 19:20:57 UTC (2022-09-06) · approx. 1:20 AM UTC+6 local
On September 6, 2022 at 19:20 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 57 km NNE of Falam, Myanmar, at a depth of 60.7 km and coordinates 23.4002°, 93.8588°.
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
93.8588°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Falam, Myanmar?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 57 km NNE of Falam, Myanmar on September 6, 2022 at 19:20 UTC had a depth of 60.7 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: us7000i5sv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, September 6, 2022). M4.2 Earthquake 57 km NNE of Falam, Myanmar — September 6, 2022. Retrieved November 15, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000i5sv/