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M4.1 Earthquake 90 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, ArgentinaNovember 23, 2024

2024-11-23 20:07:58 UTC (2024-11-23) · approx. 4:07 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM4.1(mb)
Time20:07 UTC4:07 PM UTC-4
Depth201.6 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates-24.230°, -67.206°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 23, 2024 at 20:07 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 90 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina, at a depth of 201.6 km and coordinates -24.2298°, -67.2064°.

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.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -24.23°, -67.21°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.1 mb
Depth
201.6 km
intermediate depth
Location
-24.2298°N
-67.2064°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000p7b4
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
259
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
89.0°
Min Station Distance
1.554°
RMS Residual
0.67 sec
Last Updated
2025-01-30 17:00:33 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina?

The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 90 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on November 23, 2024 at 20:07 UTC had a depth of 201.6 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.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000p7b4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 23, 2024). M4.1 Earthquake 90 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, ArgentinaNovember 23, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000p7b4/