M4.8 Earthquake 253 km SSE of Şalālah, Oman — June 16, 2025
2025-06-16 09:08:29 UTC (2025-06-16) · approx. 1:08 PM UTC+4 local
On June 16, 2025 at 09:08 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 253 km SSE of Şalālah, Oman, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 14.8887°, 54.9835°. This earthquake was detected by 53 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
54.9835°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Şalālah, Oman?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 253 km SSE of Şalālah, Oman on June 16, 2025 at 09:08 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 14.8887°, 54.9835°, which is 253 km SSE of Şalālah, Oman.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000qkk0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, June 16, 2025). M4.8 Earthquake 253 km SSE of Şalālah, Oman — June 16, 2025. Retrieved August 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000qkk0/