M4.9 Earthquake 67 km S of Challapata, Bolivia — September 22, 2024
2024-09-22 19:42:33 UTC (2024-09-22) · approx. 3:42 PM UTC-4 local
On September 22, 2024 at 19:42 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 intermediate depth earthquake struck 67 km S of Challapata, Bolivia, at a depth of 257.2 km and coordinates -19.5079°, -66.6780°. This earthquake was detected by 67 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-66.6780°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Challapata, Bolivia?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 67 km S of Challapata, Bolivia on September 22, 2024 at 19:42 UTC had a depth of 257.2 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -19.5079°, -66.6780°, which is 67 km S of Challapata, Bolivia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ntqk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 22, 2024). M4.9 Earthquake 67 km S of Challapata, Bolivia — September 22, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ntqk/