M4.5 Earthquake 81 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina — April 12, 2021
2021-04-12 20:16:58 UTC (2021-04-12) · approx. 4:16 PM UTC-4 local
On April 12, 2021 at 20:16 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 81 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina, at a depth of 219.7 km and coordinates -22.6486°, -66.4900°.
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
-66.4900°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Abra Pampa, Argentina?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 81 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina on April 12, 2021 at 20:16 UTC had a depth of 219.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -22.6486°, -66.4900°, which is 81 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina.
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: us6000e12j). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, April 12, 2021). M4.5 Earthquake 81 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina — April 12, 2021. Retrieved June 19, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000e12j/