M4.9 Earthquake 285 km N of Qamdo, China — June 12, 2024
2024-06-12 03:48:16 UTC (2024-06-12) · approx. 9:48 AM UTC+6 local
On June 12, 2024 at 03:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 285 km N of Qamdo, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 33.7010°, 97.3993°. This earthquake was detected by 82 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
97.3993°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Qamdo, China?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 285 km N of Qamdo, China on June 12, 2024 at 03:48 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 33.7010°, 97.3993°, which is 285 km N of Qamdo, China.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000mrvg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, June 12, 2024). M4.9 Earthquake 285 km N of Qamdo, China — June 12, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mrvg/