M4.7 Earthquake 1 km SSW of Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala — November 19, 2024
2024-11-19 14:56:40 UTC (2024-11-19) · approx. 8:56 AM UTC-6 local
On November 19, 2024 at 14:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck 1 km SSW of Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala, at a depth of 179.1 km and coordinates 14.5488°, -90.7382°. This earthquake was detected by 88 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-90.7382°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 1 km SSW of Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala on November 19, 2024 at 14:56 UTC had a depth of 179.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 14.5488°, -90.7382°, which is 1 km SSW of Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nsm9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 19, 2024). M4.7 Earthquake 1 km SSW of Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala — November 19, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nsm9/