M5.0 Earthquake 190 km N of Nagqu, China — November 1, 2022
2022-11-01 22:06:54 UTC (2022-11-01) · approx. 4:06 AM UTC+6 local
On November 1, 2022 at 22:06 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 190 km N of Nagqu, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 33.1963°, 92.0137°. This earthquake was detected by 57 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
92.0137°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Nagqu, China?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 190 km N of Nagqu, China on November 1, 2022 at 22:06 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 33.1963°, 92.0137°, which is 190 km N of Nagqu, China.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000iltn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, November 1, 2022). M5.0 Earthquake 190 km N of Nagqu, China — November 1, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000iltn/