M5.0 Earthquake 223 km NNE of Nagqu, China — March 7, 2024
2024-03-07 10:09:15 UTC (2024-03-07) · approx. 4:09 PM UTC+6 local
On March 7, 2024 at 10:09 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 223 km NNE of Nagqu, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 33.3794°, 92.8542°. This earthquake was detected by 77 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
92.8542°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Nagqu, China?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 223 km NNE of Nagqu, China on March 7, 2024 at 10:09 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 33.3794°, 92.8542°, which is 223 km NNE of Nagqu, China.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000m3ut). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 7, 2024). M5.0 Earthquake 223 km NNE of Nagqu, China — March 7, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000m3ut/