M5.0 Earthquake 47 km SW of Nuquí, Colombia — March 7, 2023
2023-03-07 03:59:40 UTC (2023-03-07) · approx. 10:59 PM UTC-5 local
On March 7, 2023 at 03:59 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 47 km SW of Nuquí, Colombia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 5.3828°, -77.5523°. This earthquake was detected by 95 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-77.5523°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Nuquí, Colombia?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 47 km SW of Nuquí, Colombia on March 7, 2023 at 03:59 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 5.3828°, -77.5523°, which is 47 km SW of Nuquí, Colombia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000jhss). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 7, 2023). M5.0 Earthquake 47 km SW of Nuquí, Colombia — March 7, 2023. Retrieved May 15, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000jhss/