Around noon of Monday November 6th, 2023, a shallow M4.7 earthquake hit under land 90 kilometer from Kashgar in China. Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are also near its epicenter.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in China, 90 kilometer (56 mi) southwest of Kashgar in Xinjiang. 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 11:42 (Urumqi Time) - Nov 6, 2023 05:42 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 90 km SW of Kashgar, Xinjiang, China. Coordinates 38°59'36"N 75°8'22"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 4.7 Detected by 15 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.147 . |
| 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
3 countries can be found within 300km of the epicenter of this earthquake: China , Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan .
The closest significant population center near the earthquake is Kashgar in Xinjiang, China. Kashgar is located 90 kilometer (56 mi) southwest of the epicenter.
Major cities near this earthquake: Kashgar is located 90 km to the north-east. Osh is located 263 km to the northwest. Shache is located 193 km to the east-southeast.
A complete list of nearby places is included below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 90 km (56 mi) NE from epicenter |
Kashgar Xinjiang, China. |
| 175 km (109 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Qarek Xinjiang, China. |
| 185 km (115 mi) SE from epicenter |
Huoshilafu Xinjiang, China. |
| 186 km (116 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Wudalike Xinjiang, China. |
| 186 km (116 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Paikeqi Xinjiang, China. |
| 187 km (116 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Yishikuli Xinjiang, China. |
| 188 km (117 mi) SE from epicenter |
Kaqun Xinjiang, China. |
| 190 km (118 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Tage'erqi Xinjiang, China. |
| 190 km (118 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Kuoshi'airike Xinjiang, China. |
| 193 km (120 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Shache Xinjiang, China. |
| 193 km (120 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Mixia Xinjiang, China. |
| 193 km (120 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Gulebage Xinjiang, China. |
| 195 km (121 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Tuomuwusitang Xinjiang, China. |
| 196 km (122 mi) E from epicenter |
Elixku Xinjiang, China. |
| 200 km (124 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Awati Xinjiang, China. |
| 201 km (125 mi) E from epicenter |
Huangdi Xinjiang, China. |
| 201 km (125 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Arele Xinjiang, China. |
| 205 km (127 mi) E from epicenter |
Dunbage Xinjiang, China. |
| 205 km (127 mi) E from epicenter |
Azhatebage Xinjiang, China. |
| 206 km (128 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Zepu Xinjiang, China. |
| 208 km (129 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Alamaiti Xinjiang, China. |
| 211 km (131 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Baishikante Xinjiang, China. |
| 215 km (134 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Yigai'erqi Xinjiang, China. |
| 216 km (134 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Bage'awati Xinjiang, China. |
| 248 km (154 mi) NNE from epicenter |
At-Bashi Naryn, Kyrgyzstan. |
| 252 km (157 mi) NW from epicenter |
Uzgen Osh, Kyrgyzstan. |
| 263 km (163 mi) NW from epicenter |
Osh Osh, Kyrgyzstan. |
| 270 km (168 mi) NW from epicenter |
Sultonobod Andijon, Uzbekistan. |
| 272 km (169 mi) NW from epicenter |
Kara Suu Osh, Kyrgyzstan. |
| 280 km (174 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Naryn Naryn, Kyrgyzstan. |
| 280 km (174 mi) NW from epicenter |
Qo‘rg‘ontepa Andijon, Uzbekistan. |
| 282 km (175 mi) NW from epicenter |
Jalal-Abad Jalal-Abad, Kyrgyzstan. |
| 283 km (176 mi) NW from epicenter |
Dardoq Andijon, Uzbekistan. |
| 288 km (179 mi) NW from epicenter |
Oyim Andijon, Uzbekistan. |
| 288 km (179 mi) NW from epicenter |
Xo‘jaobod Andijon, Uzbekistan. |
| 294 km (183 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Kyzyl-Kyya Batken, Kyrgyzstan. |
| 296 km (184 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Iradan Batken, Kyrgyzstan. |
Shaking reported by 1 person
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 1 person has reported shaking in one place in Tajikistan.We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.
Places with most reports:
- Karakendzha, Karotegin, Tajikistan: 1 person.
Risk of aftershocks?
We have not yet detected any foreshocks or aftershocks (MAG-2.5 or higher) within 100km (62 mi) of this earthquake.
Earthquakes can create aftershocks. These are generally at least 1 magnitude lower than any main shock, and as time passes the chance and strength of aftershocks decreases.
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 happen often in the region
Earthquakes of this strength are very common in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since October 31st, 2023, when a 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit 205 km (127 mi) further south-southwest. An even stronger magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck on December 7th, 2015.
In total, 101 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 month.
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 03/12/23 09:08 (). 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 us7000l93v
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20231106_0000122
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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