M4.9 Earthquake 61 km ENE of Mohr, Iran — March 17, 2024
2024-03-17 21:03:44 UTC (2024-03-17) · approx. 1:03 AM UTC+4 local
On March 17, 2024 at 21:03 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 61 km ENE of Mohr, Iran, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 27.7131°, 53.4818°. This earthquake was detected by 183 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Iran, a region characterized by the Zagros fold-and-thrust belt, where the Arabian Plate collides with Eurasia at 20-25 mm per year. The nearest mapped fault system is the Zagros Fault. View all earthquakes in Iran.
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53.4818°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Mohr, Iran?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 61 km ENE of Mohr, Iran on March 17, 2024 at 21:03 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 27.7131°, 53.4818°, which is 61 km ENE of Mohr, Iran. View all earthquakes in Iran.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has Iran had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Iran was the M7.8 Tabas earthquake of September 16, 1978. Today's magnitude 4.9 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000mjhl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 17, 2024). M4.9 Earthquake 61 km ENE of Mohr, Iran — March 17, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mjhl/