Wednesday 15 May 2024, 06:57: earthquake at Near The Coast Of Western Turkey

Earthquakes with magnitude 4.2 felt at 06:57 on 15 May 2024.
Place: Near The Coast Of Western Turkey.

On Wednesday 15 May 2024 at 06:57 an earthquake of magnitude 4.2 and depth 12.5 km was recorded in Near The Coast Of Western Turkey. Further info on the EMSC webpage by clicking here.
Based on the depth of the hypocenter, earthquakes are classified into superficial (hypocenter between 0 e 70 and deep), intermediate (Hypocenter between 70 and 300 km deep) and deep (hypocenter between 300 and 720 km deep). The earthquake that occurred at 06:57 on 15 May 2024 with epicenter Near The Coast Of Western Turkey, having a depth of 12.5 km is therefore classified as superficial.
Being of magnitude 4.2, therefore between 4 and 5, this earthquake is classified as "light". This type of earthquake generates noticeable oscillations for interior items, but structural damage to buildings is rare.

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Epicenter map of the earthquake that occurred on 15 May 2024, at 06:57, Magnitude = 4.2.