M4.3 Earthquake 4 km WNW of Serinyol, Turkey — July 28, 2024
2024-07-28 15:13:05 UTC (2024-07-28) · approx. 5:13 PM UTC+2 local
On July 28, 2024 at 15:13 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 4 km WNW of Serinyol, Turkey, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 36.3720°, 36.1634°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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36.1634°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Serinyol, Turkey?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 4 km WNW of Serinyol, Turkey on July 28, 2024 at 15:13 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 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ngic). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, July 28, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 4 km WNW of Serinyol, Turkey — July 28, 2024. Retrieved October 8, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ngic/