M4.1 Earthquake 51 km ENE of Bandar-e Genāveh, Iran — October 22, 2023
2023-10-22 20:08:55 UTC (2023-10-22) · approx. 11:08 PM UTC+3 local
On October 22, 2023 at 20:08 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 51 km ENE of Bandar-e Genāveh, Iran, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 29.8261°, 50.9659°.
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.
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50.9659°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Bandar-e Genāveh, Iran?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 51 km ENE of Bandar-e Genāveh, Iran on October 22, 2023 at 20:08 UTC had a depth of 10.0 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: us7000l6ar). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 22, 2023). M4.1 Earthquake 51 km ENE of Bandar-e Genāveh, Iran — October 22, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000l6ar/