M4.8 earthquake — 50 km NNW of Fiambalá, Argentina
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 50 km NNW of Fiambalá, Argentina on Jul 24, 2026 at 15:34 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.256, -67.834 |
| Time | Jul 24, 15:34 UTC |
| Location | 50 km NNW of Fiambalá, Argentina |
| USGS event ID | us7000t33w |
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 | 144 km | Jul 26, 17:29 UTC | 53 km N of Arauco, Argentina |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.