M4.7 Earthquake 33 km NW of San Carlos, Argentina — June 26, 2020
2020-06-26 13:45:36 UTC (2020-06-26) · approx. 9:45 AM UTC-4 local
On June 26, 2020 at 13:45 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck 33 km NW of San Carlos, Argentina, at a depth of 182.7 km and coordinates -30.9507°, -65.3416°.
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
-65.3416°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near San Carlos, Argentina?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 33 km NW of San Carlos, Argentina on June 26, 2020 at 13:45 UTC had a depth of 182.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -30.9507°, -65.3416°, which is 33 km NW of San Carlos, Argentina.
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: us7000ac5z). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, June 26, 2020). M4.7 Earthquake 33 km NW of San Carlos, Argentina — June 26, 2020. Retrieved September 5, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ac5z/