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M4.0 Earthquake 51 km SW of Mohr, IranSeptember 27, 2024

2024-09-27 19:10:42 UTC (2024-09-27) · approx. 10:10 PM UTC+3 local

MagnitudeM4.0(mb)
Time19:10 UTC10:10 PM UTC+3
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates27.268°, 52.476°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On September 27, 2024 at 19:10 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 51 km SW of Mohr, Iran, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 27.2679°, 52.4761°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 27.27°, 52.48°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.0 mb
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
27.2679°N
52.4761°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000nzkf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
246
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
189.0°
Min Station Distance
4.072°
RMS Residual
0.65 sec
Last Updated
2024-12-06 19:30:14 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Mohr, Iran?

The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 51 km SW of Mohr, Iran on September 27, 2024 at 19:10 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000nzkf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 27, 2024). M4.0 Earthquake 51 km SW of Mohr, IranSeptember 27, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nzkf/