M4.6 Earthquake 6 km W of La Celia, Colombia — April 30, 2024
2024-04-30 15:44:52 UTC (2024-04-30) · approx. 10:44 AM UTC-5 local
On April 30, 2024 at 15:44 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 6 km W of La Celia, Colombia, at a depth of 126.5 km and coordinates 4.9949°, -76.0626°. This earthquake was detected by 27 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-76.0626°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near La Celia, Colombia?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 6 km W of La Celia, Colombia on April 30, 2024 at 15:44 UTC had a depth of 126.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 4.9949°, -76.0626°, which is 6 km W of La Celia, Colombia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000mv7u). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 30, 2024). M4.6 Earthquake 6 km W of La Celia, Colombia — April 30, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mv7u/