M4.5 Earthquake near Eastern Xizang — May 28, 2023
2023-05-28 18:51:22 UTC (2023-05-28) · approx. 12:51 AM UTC+6 local
On May 28, 2023 at 18:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck near Eastern Xizang, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 28.6722°, 91.4759°. This earthquake was detected by 83 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
91.4759°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Eastern Xizang?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck near Eastern Xizang on May 28, 2023 at 18:51 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 28.6722°, 91.4759°, which is near Eastern Xizang.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000k4ne). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 28, 2023). M4.5 Earthquake near Eastern Xizang — May 28, 2023. Retrieved August 5, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000k4ne/