M4.3 Earthquake 24 km NE of Rustāq, Afghanistan — February 20, 2024
2024-02-20 22:47:54 UTC (2024-02-20) · approx. 3:47 AM UTC+5 local
On February 20, 2024 at 22:47 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 24 km NE of Rustāq, Afghanistan, at a depth of 8.9 km and coordinates 37.3044°, 70.0014°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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70.0014°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Rustāq, Afghanistan?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 24 km NE of Rustāq, Afghanistan on February 20, 2024 at 22:47 UTC had a depth of 8.9 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 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000m0g5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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