M5.1 Earthquake 144 km NNW of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina — January 19, 2024
2024-01-19 09:40:59 UTC (2024-01-19) · approx. 4:40 AM UTC-5 local
On January 19, 2024 at 09:40 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 144 km NNW of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina, at a depth of 114.8 km and coordinates -24.7895°, -67.7423°. This earthquake was detected by 116 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-67.7423°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 144 km NNW of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina on January 19, 2024 at 09:40 UTC had a depth of 114.8 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -24.7895°, -67.7423°, which is 144 km NNW of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000m4mv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 19, 2024). M5.1 Earthquake 144 km NNW of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina — January 19, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000m4mv/