M4.6 Earthquake 97 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador — January 31, 2024
2024-01-31 23:43:17 UTC (2024-01-31) · approx. 5:43 PM UTC-6 local
On January 31, 2024 at 23:43 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 97 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador, at a depth of 45.3 km and coordinates 12.6093°, -89.2963°. This earthquake was detected by 98 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-89.2963°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near La Libertad, El Salvador?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 97 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador on January 31, 2024 at 23:43 UTC had a depth of 45.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.6093°, -89.2963°, which is 97 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000lvj9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 31, 2024). M4.6 Earthquake 97 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador — January 31, 2024. Retrieved April 13, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000lvj9/