M5.0 Earthquake 88 km SE of Kuqa, China — February 4, 2025
2025-02-04 23:42:32 UTC (2025-02-04) · approx. 5:42 AM UTC+6 local
On February 4, 2025 at 23:42 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 88 km SE of Kuqa, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 41.2296°, 83.7725°. This earthquake was detected by 66 seismic stations with good 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.
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83.7725°E
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How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Kuqa, China?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 88 km SE of Kuqa, China on February 4, 2025 at 23:42 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 41.2296°, 83.7725°, which is 88 km SE of Kuqa, China.
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.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pbcv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, February 4, 2025). M5.0 Earthquake 88 km SE of Kuqa, China — February 4, 2025. Retrieved April 15, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pbcv/