M4.1 Earthquake 277 km N of Nagqu, China — February 17, 2024
2024-02-17 18:59:41 UTC (2024-02-17) · approx. 12:59 AM UTC+6 local
On February 17, 2024 at 18:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 277 km N of Nagqu, China, at a depth of 15.9 km and coordinates 33.9802°, 91.9949°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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91.9949°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Nagqu, China?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 277 km N of Nagqu, China on February 17, 2024 at 18:59 UTC had a depth of 15.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000lzw3). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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