M4.3 Earthquake 18 km ESE of Ulaş, Turkey — December 30, 2024
2024-12-30 20:30:29 UTC (2024-12-30) · approx. 10:30 PM UTC+2 local
On December 30, 2024 at 20:30 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 18 km ESE of Ulaş, Turkey, at a depth of 6.7 km and coordinates 39.3751°, 37.2314°.
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
37.2314°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Ulaş, Turkey?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 18 km ESE of Ulaş, Turkey on December 30, 2024 at 20:30 UTC had a depth of 6.7 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: us6000pgj8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 30, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 18 km ESE of Ulaş, Turkey — December 30, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000pgj8/