M4.5 Earthquake 158 km ENE of Tokār, Sudan — September 9, 2025
2025-09-09 20:36:57 UTC (2025-09-09) · approx. 11:36 PM UTC+3 local
On September 9, 2025 at 20:36 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 158 km ENE of Tokār, Sudan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 19.0029°, 39.1078°. This earthquake was detected by 61 seismic stations with excellent 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
39.1078°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Tokār, Sudan?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 158 km ENE of Tokār, Sudan on September 9, 2025 at 20:36 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 19.0029°, 39.1078°, which is 158 km ENE of Tokār, Sudan.
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.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qv4q). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 9, 2025). M4.5 Earthquake 158 km ENE of Tokār, Sudan — September 9, 2025. Retrieved November 30, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qv4q/