M4.7 Earthquake 83 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala — November 25, 2024
2024-11-25 23:56:28 UTC (2024-11-25) · approx. 5:56 PM UTC-6 local
Aftershock of the M5.9 mainshock.
On November 25, 2024 at 23:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 83 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala, at a depth of 14.3 km and coordinates 13.8628°, -92.5928°. This earthquake was detected by 76 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.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.9 mainshock that occurred 7 days ago 50 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 17 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
Earthquake Details
-92.5928°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Ocós, Guatemala?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 83 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala on November 25, 2024 at 23:56 UTC had a depth of 14.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 13.8628°, -92.5928°, which is 83 km SSW of Ocós, 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.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.9 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.7 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.9 mainshock that occurred earlier 50 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nu5z). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 25, 2024). M4.7 Earthquake 83 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala — November 25, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nu5z/