M4.6 earthquake — 59 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 59 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on Sep 23, 2026 at 16:48 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 193 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 | 193.2 km |
| Coordinates | -24.081, -66.889 |
| Time | Sep 23, 16:48 UTC |
| Location | 59 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
| USGS event ID | us6000tx4w |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.3 | 214 km | Sep 20, 08:47 UTC | 64 km W of Cafayate, Argentina |
| M4.4 | 236 km | Sep 21, 17:38 UTC | 104 km NNE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
| M4.3 | 295 km | Sep 22, 09:35 UTC | 58 km NNE of Calama, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.