Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 90 km WNW of El Aguilar, Argentina
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 90 km WNW of El Aguilar, Argentina at May 23, 2026, 01:42 UTC, at a depth of 249 km. The epicentre was 142 km (88 mi) SW of Villazon.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 23, 2026, 01:42 UTC |
| Depth | 249.3 km |
| Coordinates | -23.019, -66.533 |
| 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 | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 259 km | |
| 4.5 | 77 km WNW of El Aguilar, Argentina | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 223 km | |
| 4.4 | 66 km WNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 249 km | |
| 4.6 | 48 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 201 km | |
| 4.4 | 62 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 199 km | |
| 4.5 | 56 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 252 km | |
| 4.8 | 58 km WNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 251 km | |
| 4.9 | 114 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 202 km | |
| 4.4 | 58 km WNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 249 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.