M4.1 Earthquake 55 km SW of Los Mogotes, Mexico — June 9, 2021
2021-06-09 22:17:15 UTC (2021-06-09) · approx. 3:17 PM UTC-7 local
On June 9, 2021 at 22:17 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 55 km SW of Los Mogotes, Mexico, at a depth of 14.8 km and coordinates 16.5474°, -100.3984°.
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.
Earthquake Details
-100.3984°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Los Mogotes, Mexico?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 55 km SW of Los Mogotes, Mexico on June 9, 2021 at 22:17 UTC had a depth of 14.8 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.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000eczq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, June 9, 2021). M4.1 Earthquake 55 km SW of Los Mogotes, Mexico — June 9, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000eczq/