M4.5 Earthquake 77 km S of Challapata, Bolivia — May 9, 2024
2024-05-09 22:33:30 UTC (2024-05-09) · approx. 6:33 PM UTC-4 local
On May 9, 2024 at 22:33 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 77 km S of Challapata, Bolivia, at a depth of 256.0 km and coordinates -19.6009°, -66.7011°. This earthquake was detected by 91 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
-66.7011°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Challapata, Bolivia?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 77 km S of Challapata, Bolivia on May 9, 2024 at 22:33 UTC had a depth of 256.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -19.6009°, -66.7011°, which is 77 km S of Challapata, 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: us6000mxkp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 9, 2024). M4.5 Earthquake 77 km S of Challapata, Bolivia — May 9, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mxkp/