M 5.9 earthquake
218 km ENE of Nagqu, China
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What has changed since this earthquake happened, including aftershocks within 50 km of the epicentre.
3 aftershocks recorded so far
3 aftershocks have been recorded within 50 km of the epicentre since the mainshock, the strongest a magnitude 4.5. Aftershocks are expected to continue and to decay in frequency over the following days.
Magnitude revised from M 5.8 to M 5.9 by USGS
USGS revised this solution, changing the magnitude from M 5.8 to M 5.9, depth from 10.0 km to 7.0 km, epicentre from 32.369, 94.004 to 32.462, 94.053 (moved 11 km NE) and location from 209 km ENE of Nagqu, China to 218 km ENE of Nagqu, China.
- Magnitude
- M 5.8M 5.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km7.0 km
- Epicentre
- 32.369, 94.00432.462, 94.053(moved 11 km NE)
- Location
- 209 km ENE of Nagqu, China218 km ENE of Nagqu, China
M 5.9 earthquake recorded near 218 km ENE of Nagqu, China
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near 218 km ENE of Nagqu, China at 7 km depth (32.462, 94.053), reported by USGS.
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