M4.5 Earthquake 14 km S of Yacuiba, Bolivia — May 5, 2024
2024-05-05 21:59:33 UTC (2024-05-05) · approx. 5:59 PM UTC-4 local
On May 5, 2024 at 21:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 deep-focus earthquake struck 14 km S of Yacuiba, Bolivia, at a depth of 521.4 km and coordinates -22.1475°, -63.6644°. This earthquake was detected by 133 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-63.6644°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Yacuiba, Bolivia?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 14 km S of Yacuiba, Bolivia on May 5, 2024 at 21:59 UTC had a depth of 521.4 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -22.1475°, -63.6644°, which is 14 km S of Yacuiba, Bolivia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000mwkk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 5, 2024). M4.5 Earthquake 14 km S of Yacuiba, Bolivia — May 5, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mwkk/