M4.0 Earthquake 10 km NW of Pakokku, Myanmar — April 13, 2024
2024-04-13 19:27:02 UTC (2024-04-13) · approx. 1:27 AM UTC+6 local
On April 13, 2024 at 19:27 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 10 km NW of Pakokku, Myanmar, at a depth of 120.6 km and coordinates 21.4027°, 95.0167°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
95.0167°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Pakokku, Myanmar?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 10 km NW of Pakokku, Myanmar on April 13, 2024 at 19:27 UTC had a depth of 120.6 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000md85). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 13, 2024). M4.0 Earthquake 10 km NW of Pakokku, Myanmar — April 13, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000md85/