M4.5 Earthquake 12 km NW of Cepitá, Colombia — January 13, 2023
2023-01-13 16:41:41 UTC (2023-01-13) · approx. 11:41 AM UTC-5 local
On January 13, 2023 at 16:41 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 12 km NW of Cepitá, Colombia, at a depth of 152.6 km and coordinates 6.8346°, -73.0505°. This earthquake was detected by 41 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
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
-73.0505°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 12 km NW of Cepitá, Colombia on January 13, 2023 at 16:41 UTC had a depth of 152.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 6.8346°, -73.0505°, which is 12 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: us7000j47t). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 13, 2023). M4.5 Earthquake 12 km NW of Cepitá, Colombia — January 13, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000j47t/