M4.9 Earthquake 93 km SSW of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia — January 9, 2023
2023-01-09 21:28:09 UTC (2023-01-09) · approx. 12:28 AM UTC+3 local
On January 9, 2023 at 21:28 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 93 km SSW of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 15.9298°, 41.7705°. This earthquake was detected by 125 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
41.7705°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Faras?n, Saudi Arabia?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 93 km SSW of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia on January 9, 2023 at 21:28 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 15.9298°, 41.7705°, which is 93 km SSW of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000j3a6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 9, 2023). M4.9 Earthquake 93 km SSW of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia — January 9, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000j3a6/