M4.9 Earthquake 90 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina — July 5, 2024
2024-07-05 18:46:25 UTC (2024-07-05) · approx. 2:46 PM UTC-4 local
On July 5, 2024 at 18:46 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 intermediate depth earthquake struck 90 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina, at a depth of 194.7 km and coordinates -23.1636°, -66.5653°. This earthquake was detected by 166 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
-66.5653°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near El Aguilar, Argentina?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 90 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina on July 5, 2024 at 18:46 UTC had a depth of 194.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -23.1636°, -66.5653°, which is 90 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina.
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: us7000mxbn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, July 5, 2024). M4.9 Earthquake 90 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina — July 5, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mxbn/