M4.1 Earthquake 22 km ENE of Yedisu, Turkey — May 27, 2022
2022-05-27 12:49:33 UTC (2022-05-27) · approx. 3:49 PM UTC+3 local
On May 27, 2022 at 12:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 22 km ENE of Yedisu, Turkey, at a depth of 14.6 km and coordinates 39.4830°, 40.7909°.
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
40.7909°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Yedisu, Turkey?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 22 km ENE of Yedisu, Turkey on May 27, 2022 at 12:49 UTC had a depth of 14.6 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: us7000hd20). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 27, 2022). M4.1 Earthquake 22 km ENE of Yedisu, Turkey — May 27, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000hd20/