M4.7 earthquake — 60 km W of Cafayate, Argentina
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 60 km W of Cafayate, Argentina on Sep 13, 2026 at 19:40 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -26.156, -66.575 |
| Time | Sep 13, 19:40 UTC |
| Location | 60 km W of Cafayate, Argentina |
| USGS event ID | us7000th7y |
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 | 7 km | Sep 9, 10:06 UTC | 53 km W of Cafayate, Argentina |
| M4.3 | 232 km | Sep 8, 01:24 UTC | 88 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
| M4.5 | 296 km | Sep 7, 21:54 UTC | 129 km ENE of Taltal, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.