3.9

M3.9 Earthquake 67 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, ArgentinaJune 25, 2023

2023-06-25 23:20:13 UTC (2023-06-25) · approx. 7:20 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM3.9(mb)
Time23:20 UTC7:20 PM UTC-4
Depth188.6 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates-24.234°, -66.986°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 25, 2023 at 23:20 UTC, a magnitude 3.9 intermediate depth earthquake struck 67 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina, at a depth of 188.6 km and coordinates -24.2342°, -66.9861°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 11 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 296 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -24.23°, -66.99°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.9 mb
Depth
188.6 km
intermediate depth
Location
-24.2342°N
-66.9861°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000kb1n
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
234
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
74.0°
Min Station Distance
1.681°
RMS Residual
0.92 sec
Last Updated
2023-09-08 14:18:41 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.9 earthquake near San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina?

The magnitude 3.9 earthquake that struck 67 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on June 25, 2023 at 23:20 UTC had a depth of 188.6 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000kb1n). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, June 25, 2023). M3.9 Earthquake 67 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, ArgentinaJune 25, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000kb1n/