M4.7 Earthquake 51 km SE of Londres, Argentina — February 28, 2024
2024-02-28 19:50:43 UTC (2024-02-28) · approx. 3:50 PM UTC-4 local
On February 28, 2024 at 19:50 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck 51 km SE of Londres, Argentina, at a depth of 152.3 km and coordinates -28.0527°, -66.7763°. This earthquake was detected by 101 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
-66.7763°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Londres, Argentina?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 51 km SE of Londres, Argentina on February 28, 2024 at 19:50 UTC had a depth of 152.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -28.0527°, -66.7763°, which is 51 km SE of Londres, Argentina.
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: us6000mfnw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 28, 2024). M4.7 Earthquake 51 km SE of Londres, Argentina — February 28, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mfnw/