M4.2 Earthquake 17 km E of Altınyayla, Turkey — April 28, 2024
2024-04-28 21:33:28 UTC (2024-04-28) · approx. 11:33 PM UTC+2 local
On April 28, 2024 at 21:33 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 17 km E of Altınyayla, Turkey, at a depth of 8.6 km and coordinates 36.9830°, 29.7471°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
29.7471°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Altınyayla, Turkey?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 17 km E of Altınyayla, Turkey on April 28, 2024 at 21:33 UTC had a depth of 8.6 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000mur1). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 28, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake 17 km E of Altınyayla, Turkey — April 28, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mur1/