M4.5 Earthquake 63 km SW of Challapata, Bolivia — December 8, 2023
2023-12-08 23:39:48 UTC (2023-12-08) · approx. 7:39 PM UTC-4 local
On December 8, 2023 at 23:39 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 63 km SW of Challapata, Bolivia, at a depth of 226.9 km and coordinates -19.2682°, -67.2411°. 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
-67.2411°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Challapata, Bolivia?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 63 km SW of Challapata, Bolivia on December 8, 2023 at 23:39 UTC had a depth of 226.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -19.2682°, -67.2411°, which is 63 km SW of Challapata, Bolivia.
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: us7000lhmp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 8, 2023). M4.5 Earthquake 63 km SW of Challapata, Bolivia — December 8, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000lhmp/