M5.2 Earthquake 15 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina — March 13, 2023
2023-03-13 22:50:44 UTC (2023-03-13) · approx. 6:50 PM UTC-4 local
On March 13, 2023 at 22:50 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 15 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina, at a depth of 128.6 km and coordinates -28.1851°, -67.4981°. This earthquake was detected by 205 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 416, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-67.4981°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Tinogasta, Argentina?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 15 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina on March 13, 2023 at 22:50 UTC had a depth of 128.6 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -28.1851°, -67.4981°, which is 15 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000jjnk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 13, 2023). M5.2 Earthquake 15 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina — March 13, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000jjnk/