M4.8 Earthquake 68 km E of Tuensang, India — October 27, 2023
2023-10-27 23:23:47 UTC (2023-10-27) · approx. 5:23 AM UTC+6 local
On October 27, 2023 at 23:23 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 intermediate depth earthquake struck 68 km E of Tuensang, India, at a depth of 80.0 km and coordinates 26.2481°, 95.5087°. This earthquake was detected by 112 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
95.5087°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Tuensang, India?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 68 km E of Tuensang, India on October 27, 2023 at 23:23 UTC had a depth of 80.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 26.2481°, 95.5087°, which is 68 km E of Tuensang, India.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000l70z). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 27, 2023). M4.8 Earthquake 68 km E of Tuensang, India — October 27, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000l70z/