M5.0 Earthquake 63 km W of Mosquera, Colombia — May 22, 2024
2024-05-22 05:34:19 UTC (2024-05-22) · approx. 12:34 AM UTC-5 local
On May 22, 2024 at 05:34 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 63 km W of Mosquera, Colombia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 2.5123°, -79.0178°. This earthquake was detected by 107 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-79.0178°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Mosquera, Colombia?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 63 km W of Mosquera, Colombia on May 22, 2024 at 05:34 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 2.5123°, -79.0178°, which is 63 km W of Mosquera, Colombia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000n077). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 22, 2024). M5.0 Earthquake 63 km W of Mosquera, Colombia — May 22, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000n077/