M4.5 Earthquake 57 km E of Khorugh, Tajikistan — December 8, 2023
2023-12-08 23:30:14 UTC (2023-12-08) · approx. 4:30 AM UTC+5 local
On December 8, 2023 at 23:30 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 57 km E of Khorugh, Tajikistan, at a depth of 198.7 km and coordinates 37.4934°, 72.2049°. This earthquake was detected by 38 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
72.2049°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 57 km E of Khorugh, Tajikistan on December 8, 2023 at 23:30 UTC had a depth of 198.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 37.4934°, 72.2049°, which is 57 km E 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: us7000lhml). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 8, 2023). M4.5 Earthquake 57 km E of Khorugh, Tajikistan — December 8, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000lhml/