Kunlun Fault
strike-slip — 1,500 km
The Kunlun Fault runs along the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau for 1,500 km. The 2001 earthquake produced a 426 km surface rupture — one of the longest ever recorded. Though it traverses sparsely populated terrain, it plays a critical role in accommodating India-Asia collision deformation.
Type
strike slip
Length
1,500 km
Countries
1
Cities at Risk
0
Risk Assessment
M7.5+ expected on unruptured segments
Last Major Earthquake
M7.8 — Kunlun Pass, Qinghai (2001-11-14)
Affected Countries
Data: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program