M4.2 Earthquake 69 km SW of Gerāsh, Iran — May 23, 2024
2024-05-23 17:10:31 UTC (2024-05-23) · approx. 9:10 PM UTC+4 local
On May 23, 2024 at 17:10 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 69 km SW of Gerāsh, Iran, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 27.2473°, 53.6136°.
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
53.6136°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Gerāsh, Iran?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 69 km SW of Gerāsh, Iran on May 23, 2024 at 17:10 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: us7000mp1h). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 23, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake 69 km SW of Gerāsh, Iran — May 23, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mp1h/