M4.5 Earthquake 26 km SSW of Landi Kotal, Pakistan — September 29, 2024
2024-09-29 04:25:16 UTC (2024-09-29) · approx. 9:25 AM UTC+5 local
On September 29, 2024 at 04:25 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 26 km SSW of Landi Kotal, Pakistan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 33.8731°, 71.0430°. This earthquake was detected by 39 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
71.0430°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Landi Kotal, Pakistan?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 26 km SSW of Landi Kotal, Pakistan on September 29, 2024 at 04:25 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 33.8731°, 71.0430°, which is 26 km SSW of Landi Kotal, Pakistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nh29). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 29, 2024). M4.5 Earthquake 26 km SSW of Landi Kotal, Pakistan — September 29, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nh29/