M4.7 Earthquake 66 km W of Mosquera, Colombia — May 22, 2024
2024-05-22 08:44:13 UTC (2024-05-22) · approx. 3:44 AM UTC-5 local
On May 22, 2024 at 08:44 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 66 km W of Mosquera, Colombia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 2.5004°, -79.0534°. This earthquake was detected by 68 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-79.0534°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Mosquera, Colombia?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 66 km W of Mosquera, Colombia on May 22, 2024 at 08:44 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 2.5004°, -79.0534°, which is 66 km W of Mosquera, Colombia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000n08a). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 22, 2024). M4.7 Earthquake 66 km W of Mosquera, Colombia — May 22, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000n08a/