M4.9 Earthquake 42 km WNW of Villazón, Bolivia — April 14, 2022
2022-04-14 15:49:54 UTC (2022-04-14) · approx. 11:49 AM UTC-4 local
On April 14, 2022 at 15:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 intermediate depth earthquake struck 42 km WNW of Villazón, Bolivia, at a depth of 255.7 km and coordinates -21.9969°, -65.9957°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-65.9957°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Villazón, Bolivia?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 42 km WNW of Villazón, Bolivia on April 14, 2022 at 15:49 UTC had a depth of 255.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -21.9969°, -65.9957°, which is 42 km WNW of Villazón, Bolivia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000h29w). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, April 14, 2022). M4.9 Earthquake 42 km WNW of Villazón, Bolivia — April 14, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000h29w/