M4.7 Earthquake 35 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan — November 5, 2023
2023-11-05 22:57:46 UTC (2023-11-05) · approx. 2:57 AM UTC+4 local
On November 5, 2023 at 22:57 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 35 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 40.3126°, 63.1169°. This earthquake was detected by 101 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
63.1169°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Gazli, Uzbekistan?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 35 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan on November 5, 2023 at 22:57 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 40.3126°, 63.1169°, which is 35 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan.
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: us7000l92p). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 5, 2023). M4.7 Earthquake 35 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan — November 5, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000l92p/