M 4.7 - 47 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan

December 29, 2008 at 18:24:27 UTC

Depth: 143.60 km (Intermediate)

M 4.7

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.7 mb
Depth143.60 km (Intermediate)
Location36.4310N, 71.1080E
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance340 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.7 mean?

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake is classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 143.60 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but cause less surface damage.

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