M5.1 Earthquake near western Xizang — April 18, 2024
2024-04-18 17:40:02 UTC (2024-04-18) · approx. 10:40 PM UTC+5 local
On April 18, 2024 at 17:40 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck near western Xizang, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 33.5041°, 81.7676°. This earthquake was detected by 102 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
81.7676°E
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How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near western Xizang?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck near western Xizang on April 18, 2024 at 17:40 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 33.5041°, 81.7676°, which is near western Xizang.
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: us7000mczb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 18, 2024). M5.1 Earthquake near western Xizang — April 18, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mczb/