M4.1 Earthquake 58 km NW of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran — May 26, 2024
2024-05-26 16:23:25 UTC (2024-05-26) · approx. 8:23 PM UTC+4 local
On May 26, 2024 at 16:23 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 58 km NW of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 26.9929°, 54.5427°.
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.
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54.5427°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 58 km NW of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran on May 26, 2024 at 16:23 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 4.1 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: us6000n14f). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 26, 2024). M4.1 Earthquake 58 km NW of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran — May 26, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000n14f/