M4.5 Earthquake 197 km N of Bamboo Flat, India — November 8, 2023
2023-11-08 23:21:32 UTC (2023-11-08) · approx. 5:21 AM UTC+6 local
On November 8, 2023 at 23:21 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 197 km N of Bamboo Flat, India, at a depth of 18.4 km and coordinates 13.4736°, 92.9090°. This earthquake was detected by 30 seismic stations with good 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
92.9090°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Bamboo Flat, India?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 197 km N of Bamboo Flat, India on November 8, 2023 at 23:21 UTC had a depth of 18.4 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 13.4736°, 92.9090°, which is 197 km N of Bamboo Flat, India.
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.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000laqx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 8, 2023). M4.5 Earthquake 197 km N of Bamboo Flat, India — November 8, 2023. Retrieved January 13, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000laqx/