M3.9 Earthquake 50 km NNW of Smirnykh, Russia — June 24, 2023
2023-06-24 16:54:33 UTC (2023-06-24) · approx. 1:54 AM UTC+9 local
On June 24, 2023 at 16:54 UTC, a magnitude 3.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 50 km NNW of Smirnykh, Russia, at a depth of 10.4 km and coordinates 50.1421°, 142.4861°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 11 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 296 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
142.4861°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 3.9 earthquake near Smirnykh, Russia?
The magnitude 3.9 earthquake that struck 50 km NNW of Smirnykh, Russia on June 24, 2023 at 16:54 UTC had a depth of 10.4 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000kav6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, June 24, 2023). M3.9 Earthquake 50 km NNW of Smirnykh, Russia — June 24, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000kav6/