M4.5 Earthquake 36 km E of Aqtoghay, Kazakhstan — June 24, 2023
2023-06-24 20:51:24 UTC (2023-06-24) · approx. 1:51 AM UTC+5 local
On June 24, 2023 at 20:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 36 km E of Aqtoghay, Kazakhstan, at a depth of 19.8 km and coordinates 47.0148°, 80.1465°. This earthquake was detected by 57 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
80.1465°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Aqtoghay, Kazakhstan?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 36 km E of Aqtoghay, Kazakhstan on June 24, 2023 at 20:51 UTC had a depth of 19.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 47.0148°, 80.1465°, which is 36 km E of Aqtoghay, Kazakhstan.
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.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000kaw0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, June 24, 2023). M4.5 Earthquake 36 km E of Aqtoghay, Kazakhstan — June 24, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000kaw0/