M5.1 Earthquake 58 km E of Hami, China — February 20, 2024
2024-02-20 10:58:10 UTC (2024-02-20) · approx. 4:58 PM UTC+6 local
On February 20, 2024 at 10:58 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 58 km E of Hami, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 42.8637°, 94.2192°. This earthquake was detected by 110 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
94.2192°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Hami, China?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 58 km E of Hami, China on February 20, 2024 at 10:58 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 42.8637°, 94.2192°, which is 58 km E of Hami, China.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000m0bs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 20, 2024). M5.1 Earthquake 58 km E of Hami, China — February 20, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000m0bs/