M4.5 Earthquake 71 km SSW of Uyuni, Bolivia — June 14, 2024
2024-06-14 20:53:01 UTC (2024-06-14) · approx. 4:53 PM UTC-4 local
On June 14, 2024 at 20:53 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 71 km SSW of Uyuni, Bolivia, at a depth of 191.8 km and coordinates -21.0231°, -67.1627°. This earthquake was detected by 70 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-67.1627°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Uyuni, Bolivia?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 71 km SSW of Uyuni, Bolivia on June 14, 2024 at 20:53 UTC had a depth of 191.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -21.0231°, -67.1627°, which is 71 km SSW of Uyuni, Bolivia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000msil). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, June 14, 2024). M4.5 Earthquake 71 km SSW of Uyuni, Bolivia — June 14, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000msil/