M4.3 earthquake — 48 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 48 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina on Aug 27, 2026 at 05:53 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 260 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 | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 259.7 km |
| Coordinates | -22.904, -66.130 |
| Time | Aug 27, 05:53 UTC |
| Location | 48 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina |
| USGS event ID | us7000tc7m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 42 km | Aug 23, 17:56 UTC | 80 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina |
| M4.2 | 152 km | Aug 23, 22:58 UTC | 55 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.