M4.5 Earthquake 50 km NE of Caucete, Argentina — May 22, 2022
2022-05-22 19:23:53 UTC (2022-05-22) · approx. 2:23 PM UTC-5 local
On May 22, 2022 at 19:23 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 50 km NE of Caucete, Argentina, at a depth of 57.9 km and coordinates -31.2971°, -67.9492°. This earthquake was detected by 32 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
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
-67.9492°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Caucete, Argentina?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 50 km NE of Caucete, Argentina on May 22, 2022 at 19:23 UTC had a depth of 57.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -31.2971°, -67.9492°, which is 50 km NE of Caucete, 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: us6000hn59). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 22, 2022). M4.5 Earthquake 50 km NE of Caucete, Argentina — May 22, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000hn59/