M4.6 Earthquake 51 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina — June 30, 2022
2022-06-30 00:28:21 UTC (2022-06-30) · approx. 8:28 PM UTC-4 local
On June 30, 2022 at 00:28 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 51 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina, at a depth of 154.9 km and coordinates -27.9376°, -66.6469°. This earthquake was detected by 60 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-66.6469°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Andalgalá, Argentina?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 51 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina on June 30, 2022 at 00:28 UTC had a depth of 154.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -27.9376°, -66.6469°, which is 51 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000hynt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, June 30, 2022). M4.6 Earthquake 51 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina — June 30, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000hynt/