M5.0 Earthquake 97 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina — January 2, 2024
2024-01-02 22:57:00 UTC (2024-01-02) · approx. 6:57 PM UTC-4 local
On January 2, 2024 at 22:57 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 97 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina, at a depth of 188.6 km and coordinates -23.3669°, -66.6178°. This earthquake was detected by 142 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-66.6178°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near El Aguilar, Argentina?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 97 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina on January 2, 2024 at 22:57 UTC had a depth of 188.6 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -23.3669°, -66.6178°, which is 97 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000m1ae). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 2, 2024). M5.0 Earthquake 97 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina — January 2, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000m1ae/