M4.1 Earthquake 87 km W of Ovalle, Chile — November 25, 2024
2024-11-25 21:59:32 UTC (2024-11-25) · approx. 4:59 PM UTC-5 local
On November 25, 2024 at 21:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 87 km W of Ovalle, Chile, at a depth of 22.7 km and coordinates -30.5537°, -72.1071°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-72.1071°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Ovalle, Chile?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 87 km W of Ovalle, Chile on November 25, 2024 at 21:59 UTC had a depth of 22.7 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 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nu5i). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 25, 2024). M4.1 Earthquake 87 km W of Ovalle, Chile — November 25, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nu5i/