M4.0 Earthquake 44 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia — March 11, 2025
2025-03-11 21:09:55 UTC (2025-03-11) · approx. 12:09 AM UTC+3 local
On March 11, 2025 at 21:09 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 44 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia, at a depth of 10.1 km and coordinates 27.2463°, 49.9939°.
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.
Earthquake Details
49.9939°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 44 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia on March 11, 2025 at 21:09 UTC had a depth of 10.1 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: us7000pld7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 11, 2025). M4.0 Earthquake 44 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia — March 11, 2025. Retrieved May 16, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pld7/