M5.1 Earthquake 99 km WNW of Pizarro, Colombia — March 10, 2023
2023-03-10 20:47:33 UTC (2023-03-10) · approx. 3:47 PM UTC-5 local
On March 10, 2023 at 20:47 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 99 km WNW of Pizarro, Colombia, at a depth of 24.3 km and coordinates 5.3124°, -78.1883°. This earthquake was detected by 146 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
-78.1883°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Pizarro, Colombia?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 99 km WNW of Pizarro, Colombia on March 10, 2023 at 20:47 UTC had a depth of 24.3 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 5.3124°, -78.1883°, which is 99 km WNW of Pizarro, Colombia.
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: us7000jiyr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 10, 2023). M5.1 Earthquake 99 km WNW of Pizarro, Colombia — March 10, 2023. Retrieved May 15, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000jiyr/