M4.8 Earthquake 36 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina — July 19, 2022
2022-07-19 15:20:44 UTC (2022-07-19) · approx. 11:20 AM UTC-4 local
On July 19, 2022 at 15:20 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 intermediate depth earthquake struck 36 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina, at a depth of 130.7 km and coordinates -28.3873°, -67.4884°. This earthquake was detected by 55 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-67.4884°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Tinogasta, Argentina?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 36 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina on July 19, 2022 at 15:20 UTC had a depth of 130.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -28.3873°, -67.4884°, which is 36 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000i3n2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, July 19, 2022). M4.8 Earthquake 36 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina — July 19, 2022. Retrieved September 27, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000i3n2/