M4.2 Earthquake 90 km NW of Yelizovo, Russia — November 15, 2022
2022-11-15 19:28:32 UTC (2022-11-15) · approx. 6:28 AM UTC+11 local
On November 15, 2022 at 19:28 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 90 km NW of Yelizovo, Russia, at a depth of 224.5 km and coordinates 53.8698°, 157.6239°.
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
157.6239°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Yelizovo, Russia?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 90 km NW of Yelizovo, Russia on November 15, 2022 at 19:28 UTC had a depth of 224.5 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: us7000ipxn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, November 15, 2022). M4.2 Earthquake 90 km NW of Yelizovo, Russia — November 15, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ipxn/