M5.0 Earthquake 36 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina — October 9, 2020
2020-10-09 08:55:51 UTC (2020-10-09) · approx. 4:55 AM UTC-4 local
On October 9, 2020 at 08:55 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 36 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina, at a depth of 163.0 km and coordinates -27.8978°, -66.4050°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-66.4050°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Andalgalá, Argentina?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 36 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina on October 9, 2020 at 08:55 UTC had a depth of 163.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -27.8978°, -66.4050°, which is 36 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000c701). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, October 9, 2020). M5.0 Earthquake 36 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina — October 9, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000c701/