M4.5 Earthquake 80 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia — June 9, 2020
2020-06-09 23:58:48 UTC (2020-06-09) · approx. 7:58 PM UTC-4 local
On June 9, 2020 at 23:58 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 80 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia, at a depth of 211.1 km and coordinates -21.4696°, -66.7434°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-66.7434°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Atocha, Bolivia?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 80 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia on June 9, 2020 at 23:58 UTC had a depth of 211.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -21.4696°, -66.7434°, which is 80 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000a8zy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, June 9, 2020). M4.5 Earthquake 80 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia — June 9, 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000a8zy/