M4.4 Earthquake 22 km WNW of Kale, Turkey — June 29, 2022
2022-06-29 19:04:35 UTC (2022-06-29) · approx. 10:04 PM UTC+3 local
On June 29, 2022 at 19:04 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 22 km WNW of Kale, Turkey, at a depth of 8.1 km and coordinates 39.1434°, 37.7879°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
37.7879°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Kale, Turkey?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 22 km WNW of Kale, Turkey on June 29, 2022 at 19:04 UTC had a depth of 8.1 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 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000hyjp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, June 29, 2022). M4.4 Earthquake 22 km WNW of Kale, Turkey — June 29, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000hyjp/