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M4.1 Earthquake 32 km WSW of Mandráki, Greece — December 28, 2020

2020-12-28 22:55:28 UTC (2020-12-28) · approx. 12:55 AM UTC+2 local

MagnitudeM4.1(mb)
Time22:55 UTC≈ 12:55 AM UTC+2
Depth125.8 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates36.456°, 26.821°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On December 28, 2020 at 22:55 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 32 km WSW of Mandráki, Greece, at a depth of 125.8 km and coordinates 36.4564°, 26.8211°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.46°, 26.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.1 mb
Depth
125.8 km
intermediate depth
Location
36.4564°N
26.8211°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000d6h5
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
259
Azimuthal Gap
48.0°
Min Station Distance
0.948°
RMS Residual
1.04 sec
Last Updated
2021-03-06 23:20:03 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Mandráki, Greece?

The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 32 km WSW of Mandráki, Greece on December 28, 2020 at 22:55 UTC had a depth of 125.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000d6h5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, December 28, 2020). M4.1 Earthquake 32 km WSW of Mandráki, Greece — December 28, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000d6h5/