M4.5 Earthquake 65 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia — September 28, 2024
2024-09-28 19:12:09 UTC (2024-09-28) · approx. 2:12 PM UTC-5 local
On September 28, 2024 at 19:12 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 65 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 11.8435°, -73.4642°. This earthquake was detected by 55 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-73.4642°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Dibulla, Colombia?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 65 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia on September 28, 2024 at 19:12 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 11.8435°, -73.4642°, which is 65 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nh0q). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 28, 2024). M4.5 Earthquake 65 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia — September 28, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nh0q/