M4.1 Earthquake 74 km SE of Tekirova, Turkey — May 31, 2025
2025-05-31 22:19:13 UTC (2025-05-31) · approx. 12:19 AM UTC+2 local
On May 31, 2025 at 22:19 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 74 km SE of Tekirova, Turkey, at a depth of 65.2 km and coordinates 36.0355°, 31.1220°.
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
31.1220°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Tekirova, Turkey?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 74 km SE of Tekirova, Turkey on May 31, 2025 at 22:19 UTC had a depth of 65.2 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: us6000qh5h). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 31, 2025). M4.1 Earthquake 74 km SE of Tekirova, Turkey — May 31, 2025. Retrieved August 16, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000qh5h/