M4.7 Earthquake 84 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina — January 25, 2024
2024-01-25 17:51:58 UTC (2024-01-25) · approx. 1:51 PM UTC-4 local
On January 25, 2024 at 17:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck 84 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina, at a depth of 177.0 km and coordinates -24.1328°, -67.1456°. This earthquake was detected by 91 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-67.1456°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 84 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on January 25, 2024 at 17:51 UTC had a depth of 177.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -24.1328°, -67.1456°, which is 84 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ltsm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 25, 2024). M4.7 Earthquake 84 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina — January 25, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ltsm/