M4.2 Earthquake 139 km W of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile — November 2, 2023
2023-11-02 23:43:02 UTC (2023-11-02) · approx. 6:43 PM UTC-5 local
On November 2, 2023 at 23:43 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 139 km W of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile, at a depth of 27.0 km and coordinates -45.6661°, -74.5845°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-74.5845°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Puerto Chacabuco, Chile?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 139 km W of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile on November 2, 2023 at 23:43 UTC had a depth of 27.0 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000l8gp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 2, 2023). M4.2 Earthquake 139 km W of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile — November 2, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000l8gp/