M4.9 Earthquake 13 km N of Yopal, Colombia — April 2, 2024
2024-04-02 23:16:51 UTC (2024-04-02) · approx. 6:16 PM UTC-5 local
On April 2, 2024 at 23:16 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 13 km N of Yopal, Colombia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 5.4555°, -72.3758°. This earthquake was detected by 183 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-72.3758°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Yopal, Colombia?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 13 km N of Yopal, Colombia on April 2, 2024 at 23:16 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 5.4555°, -72.3758°, which is 13 km N of Yopal, Colombia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000m9g0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 2, 2024). M4.9 Earthquake 13 km N of Yopal, Colombia — April 2, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000m9g0/