M4.2 Earthquake 95 km SSE of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico — September 15, 2024
2024-09-15 22:12:16 UTC (2024-09-15) · approx. 3:12 PM UTC-7 local
On September 15, 2024 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 95 km SSE of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 17.6995°, -103.3625°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-103.3625°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near La Placita de Morelos, Mexico?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 95 km SSE of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico on September 15, 2024 at 22:12 UTC had a depth of 10.0 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ng90). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 15, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake 95 km SSE of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico — September 15, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ng90/