M4.5 earthquake — 49 km SW of Cachí, Argentina
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 49 km SW of Cachí, Argentina on Sep 15, 2026 at 17:41 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 186 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 185.6 km |
| Coordinates | -25.456, -66.489 |
| Time | Sep 15, 17:41 UTC |
| Location | 49 km SW of Cachí, Argentina |
| USGS event ID | us7000thni |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 76 km | Sep 9, 10:06 UTC | 53 km W of Cafayate, Argentina |
| M4.7 | 78 km | Sep 13, 19:40 UTC | 60 km W of Cafayate, Argentina |
| M4.4 | 156 km | Sep 14, 05:03 UTC | 69 km W 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.