M4.1 Earthquake 86 km SW of Umluj, Saudi Arabia — February 23, 2025
2025-02-23 21:16:22 UTC (2025-02-23) · approx. 11:16 PM UTC+2 local
On February 23, 2025 at 21:16 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 86 km SW of Umluj, Saudi Arabia, at a depth of 9.9 km and coordinates 24.4018°, 36.7522°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
36.7522°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Umluj, Saudi Arabia?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 86 km SW of Umluj, Saudi Arabia on February 23, 2025 at 21:16 UTC had a depth of 9.9 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 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000pwtu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, February 23, 2025). M4.1 Earthquake 86 km SW of Umluj, Saudi Arabia — February 23, 2025. Retrieved May 6, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000pwtu/