Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 21 km WNW of Cruz del Eje, Argentina
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 21 km WNW of Cruz del Eje, Argentina at Jan 20, 2026, 23:07 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 22 km (14 mi) WNW of Cruz del Eje. 5 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 20, 2026, 23:07 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -30.627, -65.001 |
| Felt reports | 5 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 22 km NNE of Capilla del Monte, Argentina | 52 km / 33 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 44 km S of Castro Barros, Argentina | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 181 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.