M4.3 Earthquake 98 km ENE of Lhasa, China — November 22, 2024
2024-11-22 14:42:09 UTC (2024-11-22) · approx. 8:42 PM UTC+6 local
On November 22, 2024 at 14:42 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 98 km ENE of Lhasa, China, at a depth of 7.6 km and coordinates 29.8586°, 92.0847°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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92.0847°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Lhasa, China?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 98 km ENE of Lhasa, China on November 22, 2024 at 14:42 UTC had a depth of 7.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nwlq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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