M5.3 Earthquake 123 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina — November 15, 2020
2020-11-15 12:33:15 UTC (2020-11-15) · approx. 7:33 AM UTC-5 local
On November 15, 2020 at 12:33 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 123 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina, at a depth of 141.3 km and coordinates -24.1244°, -67.5284°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-67.5284°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.3 earthquake near San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina?
The magnitude 5.3 earthquake that struck 123 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on November 15, 2020 at 12:33 UTC had a depth of 141.3 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -24.1244°, -67.5284°, which is 123 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.3 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000cfa7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, November 15, 2020). M5.3 Earthquake 123 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina — November 15, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000cfa7/