M4.2 Earthquake 24 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile — August 13, 2023
2023-08-13 21:08:46 UTC (2023-08-13) · approx. 4:08 PM UTC-5 local
On August 13, 2023 at 21:08 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 24 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile, at a depth of 53.3 km and coordinates -30.1611°, -71.4309°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-71.4309°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Coquimbo, Chile?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 24 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile on August 13, 2023 at 21:08 UTC had a depth of 53.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000kzre). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 13, 2023). M4.2 Earthquake 24 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile — August 13, 2023. Retrieved October 27, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000kzre/