M4.5 Earthquake 27 km SE of Khorugh, Tajikistan — November 29, 2023
2023-11-29 22:09:55 UTC (2023-11-29) · approx. 3:09 AM UTC+5 local
On November 29, 2023 at 22:09 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 27 km SE of Khorugh, Tajikistan, at a depth of 125.3 km and coordinates 37.2864°, 71.7332°. This earthquake was detected by 57 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
71.7332°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Khorugh, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 27 km SE of Khorugh, Tajikistan on November 29, 2023 at 22:09 UTC had a depth of 125.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 37.2864°, 71.7332°, which is 27 km SE of Khorugh, 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: us7000lenu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 29, 2023). M4.5 Earthquake 27 km SE of Khorugh, Tajikistan — November 29, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000lenu/