M4.7 Earthquake 24 km S of Yacuiba, Bolivia — November 14, 2026
2026-11-14 18:04:01 UTC (42 min ago) · approx. 2:04 PM UTC-4 local
On November 14, 2026 at 18:04 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 deep-focus earthquake struck 24 km S of Yacuiba, Bolivia, at a depth of 506.3 km and coordinates -22.2364°, -63.6530°. This earthquake was detected by 94 seismic stations with excellent 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
-63.6530°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Yacuiba, Bolivia?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 24 km S of Yacuiba, Bolivia on November 14, 2026 at 18:04 UTC had a depth of 506.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -22.2364°, -63.6530°, which is 24 km S of Yacuiba, Bolivia.
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: us7000ty9z). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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