M4.1 Earthquake 12 km WSW of Yeşilyurt, Turkey — July 9, 2024
2024-07-09 21:41:04 UTC (2024-07-09) · approx. 12:41 AM UTC+3 local
On July 9, 2024 at 21:41 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 12 km WSW of Yeşilyurt, Turkey, at a depth of 5.2 km and coordinates 38.2481°, 38.1166°.
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.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.0 mainshock that occurred 24 days ago 17 km SE of Yeşilyurt, Turkey. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 0 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
Earthquake Details
38.1166°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Yeşilyurt, Turkey?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 12 km WSW of Yeşilyurt, Turkey on July 9, 2024 at 21:41 UTC had a depth of 5.2 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.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.0 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.1 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.0 mainshock that occurred earlier 17 km SE of Yeşilyurt, Turkey. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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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: us7000my58). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, July 9, 2024). M4.1 Earthquake 12 km WSW of Yeşilyurt, Turkey — July 9, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000my58/