M4.1 Earthquake 158 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile — September 20, 2024
2024-09-20 18:21:56 UTC (2024-09-20) · approx. 1:21 PM UTC-5 local
On September 20, 2024 at 18:21 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 158 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -36.3469°, -74.8246°.
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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-74.8246°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Talcahuano, Chile?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 158 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile on September 20, 2024 at 18:21 UTC had a depth of 10.0 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 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ntch). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 20, 2024). M4.1 Earthquake 158 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile — September 20, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ntch/