M4.8 Earthquake 126 km NW of Tumxuk, China — November 7, 2023
2023-11-07 18:15:05 UTC (2023-11-07) · approx. 11:15 PM UTC+5 local
On November 7, 2023 at 18:15 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 126 km NW of Tumxuk, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 40.5227°, 77.8418°. This earthquake was detected by 83 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
77.8418°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Tumxuk, China?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 126 km NW of Tumxuk, China on November 7, 2023 at 18:15 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 40.5227°, 77.8418°, which is 126 km NW of Tumxuk, China.
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: us7000l9ej). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 7, 2023). M4.8 Earthquake 126 km NW of Tumxuk, China — November 7, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000l9ej/