M4.1 Earthquake 100 km SE of Karpathos, Greece — May 4, 2024
2024-05-04 22:25:31 UTC (2024-05-04) · approx. 12:25 AM UTC+2 local
On May 4, 2024 at 22:25 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 100 km SE of Karpathos, Greece, at a depth of 46.0 km and coordinates 34.8828°, 28.0157°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
28.0157°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Karpathos, Greece?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 100 km SE of Karpathos, Greece on May 4, 2024 at 22:25 UTC had a depth of 46.0 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 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000mwdg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 4, 2024). M4.1 Earthquake 100 km SE of Karpathos, Greece — May 4, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mwdg/