M4.6 Earthquake near western Xizang — October 24, 2023
2023-10-24 18:02:46 UTC (2023-10-24) · approx. 12:02 AM UTC+6 local
On October 24, 2023 at 18:02 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck near western Xizang, at a depth of 12.3 km and coordinates 33.5193°, 87.4234°. This earthquake was detected by 127 seismic stations with excellent 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
87.4234°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near western Xizang?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck near western Xizang on October 24, 2023 at 18:02 UTC had a depth of 12.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 33.5193°, 87.4234°, which is near western Xizang.
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.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000l61c). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 24, 2023). M4.6 Earthquake near western Xizang — October 24, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000l61c/