M4.6 Earthquake 6 km ESE of Patulul, Guatemala — September 14, 2020
2020-09-14 14:29:28 UTC (2020-09-14) · approx. 8:29 AM UTC-6 local
On September 14, 2020 at 14:29 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 6 km ESE of Patulul, Guatemala, at a depth of 137.4 km and coordinates 14.4089°, -91.1015°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-91.1015°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Patulul, Guatemala?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 6 km ESE of Patulul, Guatemala on September 14, 2020 at 14:29 UTC had a depth of 137.4 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 14.4089°, -91.1015°, which is 6 km ESE of Patulul, Guatemala.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000bn11). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, September 14, 2020). M4.6 Earthquake 6 km ESE of Patulul, Guatemala — September 14, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000bn11/