M4.6 earthquake — 42 km ESE of Tinogasta, Argentina
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 42 km ESE of Tinogasta, Argentina on Aug 24, 2026 at 05:04 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 126 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 125.9 km |
| Coordinates | -28.173, -67.154 |
| Time | Aug 24, 05:04 UTC |
| Location | 42 km ESE of Tinogasta, Argentina |
| USGS event ID | us6000tn29 |
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.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 231 km | Sep 13, 19:40 UTC | 60 km W of Cafayate, Argentina |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.