M4.3 Earthquake 20 km WSW of Darende, Turkey — February 17, 2024
2024-02-17 18:57:32 UTC (2024-02-17) · approx. 8:57 PM UTC+2 local
On February 17, 2024 at 18:57 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 20 km WSW of Darende, Turkey, at a depth of 2.5 km and coordinates 38.4922°, 37.2808°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
37.2808°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Darende, Turkey?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 20 km WSW of Darende, Turkey on February 17, 2024 at 18:57 UTC had a depth of 2.5 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 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000lzw2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 17, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 20 km WSW of Darende, Turkey — February 17, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000lzw2/