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M4.6 earthquake 42 km ESE of Tinogasta, Argentina

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 42 km ESE of Tinogasta, Argentina at Aug 24, 2026, 05:04 UTC, at a depth of 126 km. The epicentre was 55 km (34 mi) NW of Aimogasta.

Details

Magnitude4.6 mb
TimeAug 24, 2026, 05:04 UTC
Depth125.9 km
Coordinates-28.173, -67.154
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, Argentina80 km / 50 midepth 128 km
5.347 km NNE of Chilecito, Argentina68 km / 42 midepth 121 km

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