M5.0 Earthquake 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia — April 10, 2024
2024-04-10 15:33:42 UTC (2024-04-10) · approx. 10:33 AM UTC-5 local
On April 10, 2024 at 15:33 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia, at a depth of 203.7 km and coordinates -17.2602°, -68.4861°. This earthquake was detected by 259 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-68.4861°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Patacamaya, Bolivia?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia on April 10, 2024 at 15:33 UTC had a depth of 203.7 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -17.2602°, -68.4861°, which is 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000mb79). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 10, 2024). M5.0 Earthquake 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia — April 10, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mb79/