M4.8 Earthquake 51 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina — May 29, 2020
2020-05-29 10:10:32 UTC (2020-05-29) · approx. 6:10 AM UTC-4 local
On May 29, 2020 at 10:10 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 intermediate depth earthquake struck 51 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina, at a depth of 213.8 km and coordinates -23.2182°, -66.1858°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-66.1858°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near El Aguilar, Argentina?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 51 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina on May 29, 2020 at 10:10 UTC had a depth of 213.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -23.2182°, -66.1858°, which is 51 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000a1m5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, May 29, 2020). M4.8 Earthquake 51 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina — May 29, 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000a1m5/