M4.3 Earthquake 6 km SW of Tut, Turkey — February 11, 2023
2023-02-11 20:39:04 UTC (2023-02-11) · approx. 11:39 PM UTC+3 local
On February 11, 2023 at 20:39 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 6 km SW of Tut, Turkey, at a depth of 11.4 km and coordinates 37.7557°, 37.8675°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
37.8675°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Tut, Turkey?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 6 km SW of Tut, Turkey on February 11, 2023 at 20:39 UTC had a depth of 11.4 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 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000jnc0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, February 11, 2023). M4.3 Earthquake 6 km SW of Tut, Turkey — February 11, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000jnc0/