M4.5 earthquake — 53 km N of Arauco, Argentina
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 53 km N of Arauco, Argentina on Jul 26, 2026 at 17:29 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 157 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 | 157.1 km |
| Coordinates | -28.097, -66.726 |
| Time | Jul 26, 17:29 UTC |
| Location | 53 km N of Arauco, Argentina |
| USGS event ID | us7000t3ia |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 144 km | Jul 24, 15:34 UTC | 50 km NNW of Fiambalá, Argentina |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.