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M4.2 earthquake 42 km N of Chilecito, Argentina

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 42 km N of Chilecito, Argentina at Mar 13, 2026, 14:58 UTC, at a depth of 122 km. The epicentre was 43 km (27 mi) N of Chilecito.

Details

Magnitude4.2 mb
TimeMar 13, 2026, 14:58 UTC
Depth122.3 km
Coordinates-28.776, -67.506
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
4.438 km NE of Chilecito, Argentina28 km / 17 midepth 128 km
5.347 km NNE of Chilecito, Argentina20 km / 12 midepth 121 km
4.642 km ESE of Tinogasta, Argentina75 km / 47 midepth 126 km
4.661 km WSW of Chilecito, Argentina92 km / 57 midepth 10 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.