M4.2 earthquake — 17 km E of Calingasta, Argentina
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 17 km E of Calingasta, Argentina on Aug 2, 2026 at 22:07 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 115 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 115.5 km |
| Coordinates | -31.355, -69.238 |
| Time | Aug 2, 22:07 UTC |
| Location | 17 km E of Calingasta, Argentina |
| USGS event ID | us6000thnw |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.