M5.1 Earthquake 194 km ESE of Bingtuan Sanshiliu Tuan, China — April 4, 2024
2024-04-04 00:39:38 UTC (2024-04-04) · approx. 6:39 AM UTC+6 local
On April 4, 2024 at 00:39 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 194 km ESE of Bingtuan Sanshiliu Tuan, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 38.4599°, 90.8993°. This earthquake was detected by 253 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
90.8993°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Bingtuan Sanshiliu Tuan, China?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 194 km ESE of Bingtuan Sanshiliu Tuan, China on April 4, 2024 at 00:39 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 38.4599°, 90.8993°, which is 194 km ESE of Bingtuan Sanshiliu Tuan, 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: us7000m9rx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 4, 2024). M5.1 Earthquake 194 km ESE of Bingtuan Sanshiliu Tuan, China — April 4, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000m9rx/