M4.0 Earthquake 17 km S of Puerto Madero, Mexico — June 22, 2024
2024-06-22 22:29:05 UTC (2024-06-22) · approx. 4:29 PM UTC-6 local
On June 22, 2024 at 22:29 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 17 km S of Puerto Madero, Mexico, at a depth of 48.8 km and coordinates 14.5645°, -92.4399°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-92.4399°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Puerto Madero, Mexico?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 17 km S of Puerto Madero, Mexico on June 22, 2024 at 22:29 UTC had a depth of 48.8 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000mu0n). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, June 22, 2024). M4.0 Earthquake 17 km S of Puerto Madero, Mexico — June 22, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mu0n/