M4.0 Earthquake 53 km N of Al Hārithah, Iraq — November 14, 2024
2024-11-14 21:08:22 UTC (2024-11-14) · approx. 12:08 AM UTC+3 local
On November 14, 2024 at 21:08 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 53 km N of Al Hārithah, Iraq, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 31.0634°, 47.8460°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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47.8460°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Al Hārithah, Iraq?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 53 km N of Al Hārithah, Iraq on November 14, 2024 at 21:08 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nuyk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 14, 2024). M4.0 Earthquake 53 km N of Al Hārithah, Iraq — November 14, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nuyk/