M4.6 Earthquake 41 km NNW of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan — January 8, 2023
2023-01-08 22:33:21 UTC (2023-01-08) · approx. 3:33 AM UTC+5 local
On January 8, 2023 at 22:33 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 41 km NNW of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan, at a depth of 117.6 km and coordinates 37.0580°, 71.3902°. This earthquake was detected by 26 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
71.3902°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Ishqoshim, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 41 km NNW of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan on January 8, 2023 at 22:33 UTC had a depth of 117.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 37.0580°, 71.3902°, which is 41 km NNW of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000j31e). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 8, 2023). M4.6 Earthquake 41 km NNW of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan — January 8, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000j31e/