M4.7 Earthquake 113 km SSW of Uyuni, Bolivia — December 27, 2022
2022-12-27 00:55:34 UTC (2022-12-27) · approx. 8:55 PM UTC-4 local
On December 27, 2022 at 00:55 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck 113 km SSW of Uyuni, Bolivia, at a depth of 175.6 km and coordinates -21.3869°, -67.2842°. This earthquake was detected by 74 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-67.2842°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Uyuni, Bolivia?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 113 km SSW of Uyuni, Bolivia on December 27, 2022 at 00:55 UTC had a depth of 175.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -21.3869°, -67.2842°, which is 113 km SSW of Uyuni, Bolivia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000jbvu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, December 27, 2022). M4.7 Earthquake 113 km SSW of Uyuni, Bolivia — December 27, 2022. Retrieved March 7, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000jbvu/