M5.1 Earthquake in the Galapagos Triple Junction region — August 8, 2021
2021-08-08 00:49:32 UTC (2021-08-08) · approx. 5:49 PM UTC-7 local
On August 8, 2021 at 00:49 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck in the Galapagos Triple Junction region, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 2.2217°, -101.3891°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-101.3891°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake in the Galapagos Triple Junction region?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck in the Galapagos Triple Junction region on August 8, 2021 at 00:49 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 2.2217°, -101.3891°, which is in the Galapagos Triple Junction region.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000f39j). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, August 8, 2021). M5.1 Earthquake in the Galapagos Triple Junction region — August 8, 2021. Retrieved October 23, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000f39j/