M4.7 Earthquake 239 km N of Bamboo Flat, India — October 20, 2024
2024-10-20 10:00:01 UTC (2024-10-20) · approx. 4:00 PM UTC+6 local
On October 20, 2024 at 10:00 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 239 km N of Bamboo Flat, India, at a depth of 17.6 km and coordinates 13.8634°, 92.8425°. This earthquake was detected by 24 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
92.8425°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Bamboo Flat, India?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 239 km N of Bamboo Flat, India on October 20, 2024 at 10:00 UTC had a depth of 17.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 13.8634°, 92.8425°, which is 239 km N of Bamboo Flat, India.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nqmm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 20, 2024). M4.7 Earthquake 239 km N of Bamboo Flat, India — October 20, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nqmm/