M4.5 Earthquake 82 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina — June 24, 2023
2023-06-24 22:12:11 UTC (2023-06-24) · approx. 6:12 PM UTC-4 local
On June 24, 2023 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 82 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina, at a depth of 217.8 km and coordinates -23.0901°, -66.4745°. This earthquake was detected by 51 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
-66.4745°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near El Aguilar, Argentina?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 82 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina on June 24, 2023 at 22:12 UTC had a depth of 217.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -23.0901°, -66.4745°, which is 82 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina.
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: us7000kawh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, June 24, 2023). M4.5 Earthquake 82 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina — June 24, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000kawh/