M4.0 Earthquake 51 km NW of Mohr, Iran — April 26, 2023
2023-04-26 18:12:25 UTC (2023-04-26) · approx. 10:12 PM UTC+4 local
On April 26, 2023 at 18:12 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 51 km NW of Mohr, Iran, at a depth of 7.6 km and coordinates 27.9202°, 52.5614°.
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.
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52.5614°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Mohr, Iran?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 51 km NW of Mohr, Iran on April 26, 2023 at 18:12 UTC had a depth of 7.6 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 4.0 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: us7000jw3k). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 26, 2023). M4.0 Earthquake 51 km NW of Mohr, Iran — April 26, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000jw3k/