M4.5 Earthquake 8 km NW of Cepitá, Colombia — June 14, 2021
2021-06-14 20:05:24 UTC (2021-06-14) · approx. 3:05 PM UTC-5 local
On June 14, 2021 at 20:05 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 8 km NW of Cepitá, Colombia, at a depth of 159.3 km and coordinates 6.8090°, -73.0231°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-73.0231°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Cepitá, Colombia?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 8 km NW of Cepitá, Colombia on June 14, 2021 at 20:05 UTC had a depth of 159.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 6.8090°, -73.0231°, which is 8 km NW of Cepitá, Colombia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ed1w). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, June 14, 2021). M4.5 Earthquake 8 km NW of Cepitá, Colombia — June 14, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ed1w/