M4.2 Earthquake 31 km SW of Mandráki, Greece — December 16, 2024
2024-12-16 22:33:44 UTC (2024-12-16) · approx. 12:33 AM UTC+2 local
On December 16, 2024 at 22:33 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 31 km SW of Mandráki, Greece, at a depth of 128.0 km and coordinates 36.3898°, 26.9074°.
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
26.9074°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Mandráki, Greece?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 31 km SW of Mandráki, Greece on December 16, 2024 at 22:33 UTC had a depth of 128.0 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: us7000nzdz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 16, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake 31 km SW of Mandráki, Greece — December 16, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nzdz/