M4.2 Earthquake 1 km NNW of Anayazı, Turkey — December 21, 2023
2023-12-21 18:24:33 UTC (2023-12-21) · approx. 8:24 PM UTC+2 local
On December 21, 2023 at 18:24 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 1 km NNW of Anayazı, Turkey, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 36.3343°, 36.1845°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
36.1845°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Anayazı, Turkey?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 1 km NNW of Anayazı, Turkey on December 21, 2023 at 18:24 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000lkpq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 21, 2023). M4.2 Earthquake 1 km NNW of Anayazı, Turkey — December 21, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000lkpq/