M5.1 Earthquake 122 km SE of Kuqa, China — October 26, 2024
2024-10-26 08:35:57 UTC (2024-10-26) · approx. 2:35 PM UTC+6 local
On October 26, 2024 at 08:35 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 122 km SE of Kuqa, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 40.9600°, 83.9942°. This earthquake was detected by 133 seismic stations with good 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
83.9942°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Kuqa, China?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 122 km SE of Kuqa, China on October 26, 2024 at 08:35 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 40.9600°, 83.9942°, which is 122 km SE of Kuqa, 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: us7000nnak). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 26, 2024). M5.1 Earthquake 122 km SE of Kuqa, China — October 26, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nnak/