M5.3 Earthquake 84 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia — January 7, 2024
2024-01-07 08:35:32 UTC (2024-01-07) · approx. 3:35 AM UTC-5 local
On January 7, 2024 at 08:35 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 84 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia, at a depth of 142.5 km and coordinates -18.2465°, -69.1267°. This earthquake was detected by 137 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 432, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-69.1267°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia?
The magnitude 5.3 earthquake that struck 84 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia on January 7, 2024 at 08:35 UTC had a depth of 142.5 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -18.2465°, -69.1267°, which is 84 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.3 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000m2bf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 7, 2024). M5.3 Earthquake 84 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia — January 7, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000m2bf/