Under land 127 kilometer from Bukhara in Uzbekistan, a shallow M4.7 earthquake occurred deep in the night of Monday November 6th, 2023. Turkmenistan is also near its epicenter.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in Uzbekistan, 127 kilometer (79 mi) west-northwest of Bukhara. The center of this earthquake had a very shallow depth of 10 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
| Date and Time: | Nov 6, 2023 03:57 (Ashgabat Time) - Nov 5, 2023 22:57 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 127 km WNW of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Coordinates 40°18'45"N 63°7'1"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 4.7 Detected by 77 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.063 . |
| Depth: | 10 km (6 mi) A very shallow depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Tsunami very unlikely While this was a shallow earthquake, it appears to have occurred under land with a magnitude not strong enough to cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
This earthquake struck within proximity of multiple countries. Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are both within 300km distance of its epicenter.
Located 94 kilometer (58 mi) north of the epicenter of this earthquake, Seydi (Mary, Turkmenistan) is the nearest significant population center.
Multiple major population centers exist within 300km of the earthquake that struck today. Bukhara is located 127 km to the east-southeast. Türkmenabat is located 143 km to the south-southeast. Qarshi is located 280 km to the south-east.
An overview of nearby towns and cities is available in the overview below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 94 km (58 mi) S from epicenter |
Seydi Mary, Turkmenistan. |
| 106 km (66 mi) SE from epicenter |
Karakul’ Bukhara, Uzbekistan. |
| 119 km (74 mi) E from epicenter |
Shofirkon Shahri Bukhara, Uzbekistan. |
| 123 km (76 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Vobkent Shahri Bukhara, Uzbekistan. |
| 124 km (77 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Galaosiyo Shahri Bukhara, Uzbekistan. |
| 127 km (79 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Bukhara Bukhara, Uzbekistan. |
| 135 km (84 mi) E from epicenter |
G’ijduvon Shahri Bukhara, Uzbekistan. |
| 139 km (86 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Kogon Shahri Bukhara, Uzbekistan. |
| 143 km (89 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Türkmenabat Lebap, Turkmenistan. |
| 174 km (108 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Gazojak Lebap, Turkmenistan. |
| 182 km (113 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Saýat Lebap, Turkmenistan. |
| 194 km (121 mi) E from epicenter |
Navoiy Navoiy, Uzbekistan. |
| 205 km (127 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Hazorasp Xorazm, Uzbekistan. |
| 210 km (130 mi) SE from epicenter |
Muborak Qashqadaryo, Uzbekistan. |
| 219 km (136 mi) E from epicenter |
Nurota Navoiy, Uzbekistan. |
| 224 km (139 mi) NW from epicenter |
Novyy Turtkul’ Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan. |
| 243 km (151 mi) E from epicenter |
Oqtosh Samarqand, Uzbekistan. |
| 244 km (152 mi) E from epicenter |
Yangirabot Navoiy, Uzbekistan. |
| 251 km (156 mi) NW from epicenter |
Beruniy Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan. |
| 251 km (156 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Urganch Xorazm, Uzbekistan. |
| 254 km (158 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Koson Qashqadaryo, Uzbekistan. |
| 260 km (162 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Xiva Xorazm, Uzbekistan. |
| 267 km (166 mi) E from epicenter |
Payshamba Shahri Samarqand, Uzbekistan. |
| 269 km (167 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Qo’shko’pir Xorazm, Uzbekistan. |
| 272 km (169 mi) E from epicenter |
Kattaqo’rg’on Shahri Samarqand, Uzbekistan. |
| 273 km (170 mi) SE from epicenter |
Beshkent Qashqadaryo, Uzbekistan. |
| 280 km (174 mi) SE from epicenter |
Qarshi Qashqadaryo, Uzbekistan. |
| 280 km (174 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Shovot Xorazm, Uzbekistan. |
| 285 km (177 mi) NW from epicenter |
Gurlan Xorazm, Uzbekistan. |
Risk of aftershocks?
We monitor for foreshocks or aftershocks that have a magnitude of 2.5+ and occur within 100km (62 mi) of the epicenter of this earthquake. So far no such earthquakes have been detected.
The risk of aftershocks decreases rapidly over time. Usually, aftershocks are at least one order of magnitude lower than a main shock.
The chance that a significant earthquake like this one is followed by an even larger earthquake is not so large. On average, scientists estimate a 94% chance that a major earthquake will not be followed by an even larger one. It is still adviced to be aware of this risk
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this are common in the region
Earthquakes of this strength occur quite regularly in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since August 11th, 2021, when a 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit 30 km (19 mi) further north-east. That was also the heaviest earthquake to hit the region in the past 10 years.
In total, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of 4.7 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 3 years.
Tsunami very unlikely
While MAG-6.5+ earthquakes may cause tsunami's, it appears that the epicenter of this earthquake hit under land. In addition, the reported depth is deeper than 100km, making the risk of a tsunami even less likely. However always stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
| Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
| This Earthquake | Not this earthquake. This earthquake appears to have struck on land far from any coast. |
Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 4.7. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 10 km (6 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 08/12/23 02:18 (). This article is automatically generated based on available data. We keep checking multiple sources for additional information. This article gets updated as new details on this earthquake become available.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us7000l92p
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20231105_0000247
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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