M4.5 Earthquake 101 km SSE of Murghob, Tajikistan — November 1, 2023
2023-11-01 22:44:01 UTC (2023-11-01) · approx. 3:44 AM UTC+5 local
On November 1, 2023 at 22:44 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 101 km SSE of Murghob, Tajikistan, at a depth of 53.7 km and coordinates 37.3894°, 74.5584°. This earthquake was detected by 70 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
74.5584°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Murghob, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 101 km SSE of Murghob, Tajikistan on November 1, 2023 at 22:44 UTC had a depth of 53.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 37.3894°, 74.5584°, which is 101 km SSE of Murghob, Tajikistan.
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: us7000l87l). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 1, 2023). M4.5 Earthquake 101 km SSE of Murghob, Tajikistan — November 1, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000l87l/