M4.8 Earthquake 84 km NW of San José de Jáchal, Argentina — November 10, 2024
2024-11-10 22:10:05 UTC (2024-11-10) · approx. 5:10 PM UTC-5 local
On November 10, 2024 at 22:10 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 intermediate depth earthquake struck 84 km NW of San José de Jáchal, Argentina, at a depth of 116.9 km and coordinates -29.7675°, -69.4290°. This earthquake was detected by 144 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.
Earthquake Details
-69.4290°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near San José de Jáchal, Argentina?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 84 km NW of San José de Jáchal, Argentina on November 10, 2024 at 22:10 UTC had a depth of 116.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -29.7675°, -69.4290°, which is 84 km NW of San José de Jáchal, 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.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nr2d). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 10, 2024). M4.8 Earthquake 84 km NW of San José de Jáchal, Argentina — November 10, 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nr2d/