M4.1 Earthquake 19 km SSW of Camargo, Bolivia — September 11, 2023
2023-09-11 21:40:22 UTC (2023-09-11) · approx. 5:40 PM UTC-4 local
On September 11, 2023 at 21:40 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 deep-focus earthquake struck 19 km SSW of Camargo, Bolivia, at a depth of 330.1 km and coordinates -20.8081°, -65.2726°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-65.2726°E
Technical Information
Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Camargo, Bolivia?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 19 km SSW of Camargo, Bolivia on September 11, 2023 at 21:40 UTC had a depth of 330.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000kv5x). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, September 11, 2023). M4.1 Earthquake 19 km SSW of Camargo, Bolivia — September 11, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000kv5x/