3.9

M3.9 Earthquake 58 km E of Khorugh, TajikistanJune 25, 2023

2023-06-25 21:25:14 UTC (2023-06-25) · approx. 2:25 AM UTC+5 local

MagnitudeM3.9(mb)
Time21:25 UTC2:25 AM UTC+5
Depth195.8 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates37.504°, 72.213°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 25, 2023 at 21:25 UTC, a magnitude 3.9 intermediate depth earthquake struck 58 km E of Khorugh, Tajikistan, at a depth of 195.8 km and coordinates 37.5042°, 72.2129°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 11 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 296 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.50°, 72.21°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.9 mb
Depth
195.8 km
intermediate depth
Location
37.5042°N
72.2129°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000kb1b
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
234
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
125.0°
Min Station Distance
1.997°
RMS Residual
0.61 sec
Last Updated
2023-09-08 14:18:40 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.9 earthquake near Khorugh, Tajikistan?

The magnitude 3.9 earthquake that struck 58 km E of Khorugh, Tajikistan on June 25, 2023 at 21:25 UTC had a depth of 195.8 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000kb1b). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, June 25, 2023). M3.9 Earthquake 58 km E of Khorugh, TajikistanJune 25, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000kb1b/