M4.3 Earthquake 11 km SSE of Áno Kastrítsi, Greece — August 28, 2024
2024-08-28 20:42:01 UTC (2024-08-28) · approx. 9:42 PM UTC+1 local
On August 28, 2024 at 20:42 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 11 km SSE of Áno Kastrítsi, Greece, at a depth of 59.8 km and coordinates 38.1799°, 21.9020°.
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.
Earthquake Details
21.9020°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Áno Kastrítsi, Greece?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 11 km SSE of Áno Kastrítsi, Greece on August 28, 2024 at 20:42 UTC had a depth of 59.8 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: us6000nnc9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 28, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 11 km SSE of Áno Kastrítsi, Greece — August 28, 2024. Retrieved November 9, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nnc9/