M4.5 Earthquake 43 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan — December 21, 2024
2024-12-21 19:36:29 UTC (2024-12-21) · approx. 12:36 AM UTC+5 local
On December 21, 2024 at 19:36 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 43 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 39.0267°, 70.8752°. This earthquake was detected by 24 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
70.8752°E
Technical Information
Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Rasht, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 43 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan on December 21, 2024 at 19:36 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 39.0267°, 70.8752°, which is 43 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000p0mp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 21, 2024). M4.5 Earthquake 43 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan — December 21, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000p0mp/