M4.8 Earthquake 39 km SSW of Palaióchora, Greece — June 21, 2024
2024-06-21 06:09:22 UTC (2024-06-21) · approx. 8:09 AM UTC+2 local
On June 21, 2024 at 06:09 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 39 km SSW of Palaióchora, Greece, at a depth of 36.8 km and coordinates 34.9282°, 23.4645°. This earthquake was detected by 67 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Greece, a region characterized by the Hellenic subduction zone, where the African Plate subducts northward beneath the Aegean at roughly 35 mm per year. The nearest mapped fault system is the Hellenic Trench. View all earthquakes in Greece.
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23.4645°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Palaióchora, Greece?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 39 km SSW of Palaióchora, Greece on June 21, 2024 at 06:09 UTC had a depth of 36.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 34.9282°, 23.4645°, which is 39 km SSW of Palaióchora, Greece. View all earthquakes in Greece.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has Greece had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Greece was the M8.5 Crete earthquake of June 29, 1303. Today's magnitude 4.8 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000mtr5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, June 21, 2024). M4.8 Earthquake 39 km SSW of Palaióchora, Greece — June 21, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mtr5/