M5.3 Earthquake 131 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan — January 22, 2024
2024-01-22 18:17:07 UTC (2024-01-22) · approx. 11:17 PM UTC+5 local
On January 22, 2024 at 18:17 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 131 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 41.2209°, 78.5081°. This earthquake was detected by 63 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 432, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
78.5081°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan?
The magnitude 5.3 earthquake that struck 131 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan on January 22, 2024 at 18:17 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 41.2209°, 78.5081°, which is 131 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.3 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000lu3e). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 22, 2024). M5.3 Earthquake 131 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan — January 22, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000lu3e/