M4.9 Earthquake 66 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina — October 30, 2024
2024-10-30 11:43:21 UTC (2024-10-30) · approx. 7:43 AM UTC-4 local
0Aftershock of the M5.3 mainshock.
On October 30, 2024 at 11:43 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 intermediate depth earthquake struck 66 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina, at a depth of 182.8 km and coordinates -24.1790°, -66.9698°.0 This earthquake was detected by 59 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.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.3 mainshock that occurred 11 days ago 44 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 2 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
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Earthquake Details
-66.9698°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 66 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on October 30, 2024 at 11:43 UTC had a depth of 182.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -24.1790°, -66.9698°, which is 66 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, 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.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.3 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.9 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.3 mainshock that occurred earlier 44 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nnz6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 30, 2024). M4.9 Earthquake 66 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina — October 30, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nnz6/