Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 62 km WNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 62 km WNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina at May 17, 2026, 23:38 UTC, at a depth of 256 km. The epicentre was 80 km (50 mi) WSW of Villazon.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 17, 2026, 23:38 UTC |
| Depth | 255.6 km |
| Coordinates | -22.484, -66.244 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 42 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 259 km | |
| 4.5 | 77 km WNW of El Aguilar, Argentina | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 223 km | |
| 4.4 | 66 km WNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | 12 km / 7 mi | depth 249 km | |
| 4.5 | 56 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 252 km | |
| 4.8 | 58 km WNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | 4 km / 2 mi | depth 251 km | |
| 4.9 | 114 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 202 km | |
| 4.4 | 58 km WNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | 15 km / 9 mi | depth 249 km | |
| 4.2 | 90 km WNW of El Aguilar, Argentina | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 249 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.