M4.1 Earthquake 11 km NNW of Chacapalpa, Peru — May 12, 2024
2024-05-12 19:58:04 UTC (2024-05-12) · approx. 2:58 PM UTC-5 local
On May 12, 2024 at 19:58 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 11 km NNW of Chacapalpa, Peru, at a depth of 11.3 km and coordinates -11.6476°, -75.8091°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-75.8091°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Chacapalpa, Peru?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 11 km NNW of Chacapalpa, Peru on May 12, 2024 at 19:58 UTC had a depth of 11.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000mz80). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 12, 2024). M4.1 Earthquake 11 km NNW of Chacapalpa, Peru — May 12, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mz80/