M4.5 Earthquake 44 km S of Pocito, Argentina — August 16, 2022
2022-08-16 18:17:54 UTC (2022-08-16) · approx. 1:17 PM UTC-5 local
On August 16, 2022 at 18:17 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 44 km S of Pocito, Argentina, at a depth of 131.1 km and coordinates -32.0794°, -68.5550°. This earthquake was detected by 49 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
-68.5550°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Pocito, Argentina?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 44 km S of Pocito, Argentina on August 16, 2022 at 18:17 UTC had a depth of 131.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -32.0794°, -68.5550°, which is 44 km S of Pocito, 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: us6000ibe5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, August 16, 2022). M4.5 Earthquake 44 km S of Pocito, Argentina — August 16, 2022. Retrieved October 28, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ibe5/