M4.3 Earthquake 7 km E of Ignacio Zaragoza, Mexico — August 14, 2024
2024-08-14 20:26:05 UTC (2024-08-14) · approx. 2:26 PM UTC-6 local
On August 14, 2024 at 20:26 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 7 km E of Ignacio Zaragoza, Mexico, at a depth of 203.9 km and coordinates 16.0316°, -92.5218°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-92.5218°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Ignacio Zaragoza, Mexico?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 7 km E of Ignacio Zaragoza, Mexico on August 14, 2024 at 20:26 UTC had a depth of 203.9 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 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000n718). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 14, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 7 km E of Ignacio Zaragoza, Mexico — August 14, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000n718/