M4.0 Earthquake 16 km WNW of Boshrūyeh, Iran — February 28, 2024
2024-02-28 17:49:52 UTC (2024-02-28) · approx. 9:49 PM UTC+4 local
On February 28, 2024 at 17:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 16 km WNW of Boshrūyeh, Iran, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 33.9410°, 57.2698°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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57.2698°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Boshrūyeh, Iran?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 16 km WNW of Boshrūyeh, Iran on February 28, 2024 at 17:49 UTC had a depth of 10.0 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000mfnf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 28, 2024). M4.0 Earthquake 16 km WNW of Boshrūyeh, Iran — February 28, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mfnf/