M4.2 Earthquake 49 km W of Quellón, Chile — September 8, 2024
2024-09-08 14:39:58 UTC (2024-09-08) · approx. 9:39 AM UTC-5 local
On September 8, 2024 at 14:39 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 49 km W of Quellón, Chile, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates -43.0796°, -74.2177°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-74.2177°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Quellón, Chile?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 49 km W of Quellón, Chile on September 8, 2024 at 14:39 UTC had a depth of 35.0 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000nqh2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 8, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake 49 km W of Quellón, Chile — September 8, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nqh2/