M4.6 earthquake — 61 km WSW of Cafayate, Argentina
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 61 km WSW of Cafayate, Argentina on Sep 6, 2026 at 09:24 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -26.196, -66.576 |
| Time | Sep 6, 09:24 UTC |
| Location | 61 km WSW of Cafayate, Argentina |
| USGS event ID | us7000tent |
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 | 24 km | Sep 20, 08:47 UTC | 64 km W of Cafayate, Argentina |
| M4.6 | 237 km | Sep 23, 16:48 UTC | 59 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
| M5.3 | 290 km | Sep 23, 09:21 UTC | 51 km WSW of Arauco, Argentina |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.