M5.0 Earthquake 109 km SSW of Tsengel, Mongolia — November 27, 2024
2024-11-27 20:34:40 UTC (2024-11-27) · approx. 3:34 AM UTC+7 local
On November 27, 2024 at 20:34 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 109 km SSW of Tsengel, Mongolia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 48.5992°, 100.2142°. This earthquake was detected by 92 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
100.2142°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Tsengel, Mongolia?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 109 km SSW of Tsengel, Mongolia on November 27, 2024 at 20:34 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 48.5992°, 100.2142°, which is 109 km SSW of Tsengel, Mongolia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nuku). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 27, 2024). M5.0 Earthquake 109 km SSW of Tsengel, Mongolia — November 27, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nuku/