M4.1 Earthquake 13 km WNW of Siltepec, Mexico — March 3, 2024
2024-03-03 16:46:38 UTC (2024-03-03) · approx. 10:46 AM UTC-6 local
On March 3, 2024 at 16:46 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 13 km WNW of Siltepec, Mexico, at a depth of 181.5 km and coordinates 15.5998°, -92.4391°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-92.4391°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Siltepec, Mexico?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 13 km WNW of Siltepec, Mexico on March 3, 2024 at 16:46 UTC had a depth of 181.5 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 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000m9cb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 3, 2024). M4.1 Earthquake 13 km WNW of Siltepec, Mexico — March 3, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000m9cb/