M4.8 Earthquake 114 km W of Vinchina, Argentina — July 5, 2024
2024-07-05 18:53:05 UTC (2024-07-05) · approx. 1:53 PM UTC-5 local
On July 5, 2024 at 18:53 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 intermediate depth earthquake struck 114 km W of Vinchina, Argentina, at a depth of 109.6 km and coordinates -28.7957°, -69.3745°. This earthquake was detected by 136 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-69.3745°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Vinchina, Argentina?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 114 km W of Vinchina, Argentina on July 5, 2024 at 18:53 UTC had a depth of 109.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -28.7957°, -69.3745°, which is 114 km W of Vinchina, Argentina.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000mxbr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, July 5, 2024). M4.8 Earthquake 114 km W of Vinchina, Argentina — July 5, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mxbr/