M4.0 Earthquake 14 km W of Sincik, Turkey — March 9, 2023
2023-03-09 23:34:17 UTC (2023-03-09) · approx. 2:34 AM UTC+3 local
On March 9, 2023 at 23:34 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 14 km W of Sincik, Turkey, at a depth of 5.4 km and coordinates 38.0554°, 38.4498°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
38.4498°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Sincik, Turkey?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 14 km W of Sincik, Turkey on March 9, 2023 at 23:34 UTC had a depth of 5.4 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000jin6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 9, 2023). M4.0 Earthquake 14 km W of Sincik, Turkey — March 9, 2023. Retrieved May 15, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000jin6/