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M4.0 Earthquake 1 km E of Nueva Sesecapa, MexicoNovember 28, 2023

2023-11-28 18:34:24 UTC (2023-11-28) · approx. 12:34 PM UTC-6 local

MagnitudeM4.0(mb)
Time18:34 UTC12:34 PM UTC-6
Depth109.3 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates15.403°, -92.804°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 28, 2023 at 18:34 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 1 km E of Nueva Sesecapa, Mexico, at a depth of 109.3 km and coordinates 15.4034°, -92.8041°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 15.40°, -92.80°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.0 mb
Depth
109.3 km
intermediate depth
Location
15.4034°N
-92.8041°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000lecp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
246
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
91.0°
Min Station Distance
0.717°
RMS Residual
0.72 sec
Last Updated
2024-02-06 21:53:54 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Nueva Sesecapa, Mexico?

The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 1 km E of Nueva Sesecapa, Mexico on November 28, 2023 at 18:34 UTC had a depth of 109.3 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000lecp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 28, 2023). M4.0 Earthquake 1 km E of Nueva Sesecapa, MexicoNovember 28, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000lecp/