M4.2 Earthquake 71 km WNW of Mórrope, Peru — October 27, 2022
2022-10-27 19:24:48 UTC (2022-10-27) · approx. 2:24 PM UTC-5 local
On October 27, 2022 at 19:24 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 71 km WNW of Mórrope, Peru, at a depth of 58.8 km and coordinates -6.3676°, -80.6395°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-80.6395°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Mórrope, Peru?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 71 km WNW of Mórrope, Peru on October 27, 2022 at 19:24 UTC had a depth of 58.8 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ilrk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, October 27, 2022). M4.2 Earthquake 71 km WNW of Mórrope, Peru — October 27, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ilrk/