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M4.2 Earthquake 45 km N of Limín Khersonísou, GreeceFebruary 4, 2025

2025-02-04 23:50:47 UTC (2025-02-04) · approx. 1:50 AM UTC+2 local

MagnitudeM4.2(mb)
Time23:50 UTC1:50 AM UTC+2
Depth59.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.729°, 25.488°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On February 4, 2025 at 23:50 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 45 km N of Limín Khersonísou, Greece, at a depth of 59.3 km and coordinates 35.7290°, 25.4878°.

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.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.73°, 25.49°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.2 mb
Depth
59.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.7290°N
25.4878°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000pd6s
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
271
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
147.0°
Min Station Distance
0.657°
RMS Residual
0.96 sec
Last Updated
2025-04-15 20:55:35 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Limín Khersonísou, Greece?

The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 45 km N of Limín Khersonísou, Greece on February 4, 2025 at 23:50 UTC had a depth of 59.3 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.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pd6s). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, February 4, 2025). M4.2 Earthquake 45 km N of Limín Khersonísou, GreeceFebruary 4, 2025. Retrieved April 15, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pd6s/