M4.7 Earthquake 52 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan — September 7, 2024
2024-09-07 20:13:33 UTC (2024-09-07) · approx. 12:13 AM UTC+4 local
On September 7, 2024 at 20:13 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 52 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 38.7752°, 55.4988°. This earthquake was detected by 74 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
55.4988°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Bereket, Turkmenistan?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 52 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan on September 7, 2024 at 20:13 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 38.7752°, 55.4988°, which is 52 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000nqch). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 7, 2024). M4.7 Earthquake 52 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan — September 7, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nqch/