M4.7 Earthquake 12 km SSE of Conchagua, El Salvador — July 30, 2024
2024-07-30 20:35:32 UTC (2024-07-30) · approx. 2:35 PM UTC-6 local
On July 30, 2024 at 20:35 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck 12 km SSE of Conchagua, El Salvador, at a depth of 172.6 km and coordinates 13.2064°, -87.8150°. This earthquake was detected by 105 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
-87.8150°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Conchagua, El Salvador?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 12 km SSE of Conchagua, El Salvador on July 30, 2024 at 20:35 UTC had a depth of 172.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 13.2064°, -87.8150°, which is 12 km SSE of Conchagua, El Salvador.
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: us6000ngyv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, July 30, 2024). M4.7 Earthquake 12 km SSE of Conchagua, El Salvador — July 30, 2024. Retrieved October 11, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ngyv/