M4.6 Earthquake 15 km S of Khorugh, Tajikistan — November 27, 2024
2024-11-27 17:31:03 UTC (2024-11-27) · approx. 10:31 PM UTC+5 local
On November 27, 2024 at 17:31 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 15 km S of Khorugh, Tajikistan, at a depth of 117.6 km and coordinates 37.3462°, 71.5418°. This earthquake was detected by 117 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
71.5418°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Khorugh, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 15 km S of Khorugh, Tajikistan on November 27, 2024 at 17:31 UTC had a depth of 117.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 37.3462°, 71.5418°, which is 15 km S of Khorugh, Tajikistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nuj7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 27, 2024). M4.6 Earthquake 15 km S of Khorugh, Tajikistan — November 27, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nuj7/