M 6.7 - 131 km SE of Nookat, Kyrgyzstan
October 5, 2008 at 15:52:49 UTC
Depth: 27.40 km (Shallow)
Key Takeaway
This strong earthquake (M6.7) occurred 17 years ago near 131 km SE of Nookat, Kyrgyzstan, at a depth of 27.40 km (shallow).
Strong
PAGER Alert
Tsunami
Felt Reports
Event Details
| Magnitude | 6.7 mwc |
| Depth | 27.40 km (Shallow) |
| Location | 39.5330N, 73.8240E |
| Mercalli Intensity | VI (Strong) |
| Tsunami Warning | No |
| Significance | 691 / 3000 |
| Status | Reviewed |
| Network | us |
| USGS Event Page | View on USGS → |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the magnitude of this earthquake?
This earthquake had a magnitude of 6.7, classified as "Strong". Strong earthquakes can cause severe damage in areas several tens of miles across.
How deep was this earthquake?
This earthquake occurred at a depth of 27.40 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface because the energy has less distance to travel before reaching buildings and infrastructure.
Where exactly did this earthquake occur?
This earthquake occurred near 131 km SE of Nookat, Kyrgyzstan, at coordinates 39.5330N, 73.8240E. The location is determined by analyzing seismic wave arrival times at multiple monitoring stations.
Were there aftershocks associated with this event?
Aftershock data for this specific event can be explored by viewing nearby recent earthquakes listed below on this page. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that occur in the same area following a larger event, and they can continue for days, weeks, or even months depending on the original earthquake's magnitude.
What does the magnitude of this earthquake mean in practical terms?
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake is classified as "Strong" — these can cause significant damage in populated areas, particularly to older or poorly constructed buildings.
Nearby Recent Earthquakes
47 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan
17 years ago · 10.00 km deep
51 km NNE of M?’minobod, Tajikistan
17 years ago · 10.00 km deep
51 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan
17 years ago · 60.80 km deep
30 km SE of Osh, Kyrgyzstan
17 years ago · 26.50 km deep
53 km ESE of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan
17 years ago · 65.10 km deep
100 km SE of Nookat, Kyrgyzstan
17 years ago · 35.00 km deep
102 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan
17 years ago · 10.00 km deep
110 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan
17 years ago · 38.40 km deep
113 km SE of Nookat, Kyrgyzstan
17 years ago · 35.80 km deep
102 km ESE of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan
17 years ago · 35.00 km deep
More Earthquakes in Kyrgyzstan
8 km WSW of Gul’cha, Kyrgyzstan
1 month ago · 10.00 km deep
106 km SSE of Gul’cha, Kyrgyzstan
2 months ago · 10.00 km deep
46 km NNE of Kanysh-Kyya, Kyrgyzstan
5 months ago · 10.00 km deep
59 km ESE of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan
5 months ago · 10.00 km deep
16 km N of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan
6 months ago · 10.00 km deep
10 km WSW of Daroot-Korgon, Kyrgyzstan
6 months ago · 10.00 km deep
53 km SSE of Nookat, Kyrgyzstan
6 months ago · 16.72 km deep
135 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan
6 months ago · 10.00 km deep
More M6.0-7.0 Earthquakes
181 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
1 day ago · 8.68 km deep
224 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
3 days ago · 10.00 km deep
62 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia
4 days ago · 18.00 km deep
Volcano Islands, Japan region
5 days ago · 20.00 km deep
Fiji region
6 days ago · 596.32 km deep
93 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
1 week ago · 14.00 km deep
south of the Fiji Islands
1 week ago · 653.79 km deep
82 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia
2 weeks ago · 43.00 km deep
Data from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program (ComCat). QuakeScan is not affiliated with the USGS. Event details may be updated as new data becomes available.