M4.5 Earthquake 130 km NNE of Uribia, Colombia — February 1, 2021
2021-02-01 18:26:19 UTC (2021-02-01) · approx. 1:26 PM UTC-5 local
On February 1, 2021 at 18:26 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 130 km NNE of Uribia, Colombia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 12.7969°, -71.7962°.
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
-71.7962°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Uribia, Colombia?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 130 km NNE of Uribia, Colombia on February 1, 2021 at 18:26 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.7969°, -71.7962°, which is 130 km NNE of Uribia, Colombia.
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: us6000dfw8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, February 1, 2021). M4.5 Earthquake 130 km NNE of Uribia, Colombia — February 1, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000dfw8/