M4.1 Earthquake 33 km E of Farkhār, Afghanistan — February 21, 2024
2024-02-21 18:20:13 UTC (2024-02-21) · approx. 11:20 PM UTC+5 local
On February 21, 2024 at 18:20 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 33 km E of Farkhār, Afghanistan, at a depth of 229.9 km and coordinates 36.5331°, 70.2323°.
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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70.2323°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Farkhār, Afghanistan?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 33 km E of Farkhār, Afghanistan on February 21, 2024 at 18:20 UTC had a depth of 229.9 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: us7000m0lu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 21, 2024). M4.1 Earthquake 33 km E of Farkhār, Afghanistan — February 21, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000m0lu/