M4.2 Earthquake 38 km SE of Los Andes, Chile — April 11, 2024
2024-04-11 16:06:56 UTC (2024-04-11) · approx. 11:06 AM UTC-5 local
On April 11, 2024 at 16:06 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 38 km SE of Los Andes, Chile, at a depth of 108.8 km and coordinates -33.0479°, -70.2795°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-70.2795°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Los Andes, Chile?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 38 km SE of Los Andes, Chile on April 11, 2024 at 16:06 UTC had a depth of 108.8 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000mbe8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 11, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake 38 km SE of Los Andes, Chile — April 11, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mbe8/