Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.0 earthquake 16 km SW of Calingasta, Argentina
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 16 km SW of Calingasta, Argentina at Mar 9, 2026, 06:10 UTC, at a depth of 120 km. The epicentre was 96 km (60 mi) WNW of Pocito. 5 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 9, 2026, 06:10 UTC |
| Depth | 120.4 km |
| Coordinates | -31.434, -69.554 |
| 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 | 30 km NW of Albardón, Argentina | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 103 km | |
| 4.1 | 17 km E of Calingasta, Argentina | 31 km / 19 mi | depth 117 km | |
| 4.3 | 38 km S of Calingasta, Argentina | 31 km / 20 mi | depth 109 km | |
| 4.4 | 46 km E of Salamanca, Chile | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 3 km | |
| 4.2 | 27 km SSW of Calingasta, Argentina | 14 km / 9 mi | depth 124 km | |
| 4.8 | 16 km SE of Calingasta, Argentina | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 120 km | |
| 3.9 | 22 km SW of Pocito, Argentina | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.