M 4.9 earthquake
XIZANG-NEPAL BORDER REGION
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Magnitude revised from M 5.0 to M 4.9 by SeismicPortal
SeismicPortal revised this solution, changing the magnitude from M 5.0 to M 4.9, depth from 35.0 km to 10.0 km and epicentre from 29.178, 83.997 to 29.273, 83.978 (moved 11 km N).
- Magnitude
- M 5.0M 4.9
- Depth
- 35.0 km10.0 km
- Epicentre
- 29.178, 83.99729.273, 83.978(moved 11 km N)
Depth and location refined by SeismicPortal
SeismicPortal revised this solution, changing the epicentre from 29.197, 84.065 to 29.178, 83.997 (moved 7.0 km W) and location from Western Xizang to Xizang-Nepal border region.
- Epicentre
- 29.197, 84.06529.178, 83.997(moved 7.0 km W)
- Location
- Western XizangXizang-Nepal border region
Magnitude revised from M 5.3 to M 5.0 by SeismicPortal
SeismicPortal revised this solution, changing the magnitude from M 5.3 to M 5.0 and epicentre from 29.085, 84.110 to 29.197, 84.065 (moved 13 km N).
- Magnitude
- M 5.3M 5.0
- Epicentre
- 29.085, 84.11029.197, 84.065(moved 13 km N)
Magnitude revised from M 5.2 to M 5.3 by SeismicPortal
SeismicPortal revised this solution, changing the magnitude from M 5.2 to M 5.3.
- Magnitude
- M 5.2M 5.3
Magnitude revised from M 5.3 to M 5.2 by SeismicPortal
SeismicPortal revised this solution, changing the magnitude from M 5.3 to M 5.2.
- Magnitude
- M 5.3M 5.2
M 4.9 earthquake recorded near Xizang-Nepal border region
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Xizang-Nepal border region at 10 km depth (29.273, 83.978), reported by SeismicPortal.
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