M5.1 Earthquake 28 km NE of Suncho Corral, Argentina — January 10, 2023
2023-01-10 19:47:15 UTC (2023-01-10) · approx. 3:47 PM UTC-4 local
On January 10, 2023 at 19:47 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 deep-focus earthquake struck 28 km NE of Suncho Corral, Argentina, at a depth of 582.2 km and coordinates -27.7273°, -63.2585°. This earthquake was detected by 182 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-63.2585°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Suncho Corral, Argentina?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 28 km NE of Suncho Corral, Argentina on January 10, 2023 at 19:47 UTC had a depth of 582.2 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -27.7273°, -63.2585°, which is 28 km NE of Suncho Corral, Argentina.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000j3gz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 10, 2023). M5.1 Earthquake 28 km NE of Suncho Corral, Argentina — January 10, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000j3gz/