M4.7 Earthquake 51 km SW of Chauk, Myanmar — August 20, 2023
2023-08-20 07:42:43 UTC (2023-08-20) · approx. 1:42 PM UTC+6 local
On August 20, 2023 at 07:42 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 51 km SW of Chauk, Myanmar, at a depth of 61.1 km and coordinates 20.6364°, 94.4043°. This earthquake was detected by 125 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
94.4043°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Chauk, Myanmar?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 51 km SW of Chauk, Myanmar on August 20, 2023 at 07:42 UTC had a depth of 61.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 20.6364°, 94.4043°, which is 51 km SW of Chauk, Myanmar.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000kpky). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 20, 2023). M4.7 Earthquake 51 km SW of Chauk, Myanmar — August 20, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000kpky/