M4.8 earthquake — 71 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 71 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on Nov 1, 2026 at 05:31 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 202 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 202.1 km |
| Coordinates | -23.639, -66.632 |
| Time | Nov 1, 05:31 UTC |
| Location | 71 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
| USGS event ID | us7000tumy |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 51 km | Oct 27, 11:41 UTC | 100 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina |
| M4.3 | 139 km | Oct 25, 13:23 UTC | 40 km ESE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
| M4.1 | 257 km | Oct 30, 20:54 UTC | 73 km SSW of Calama, Chile |
| M4.5 | 284 km | Nov 1, 01:24 UTC | 55 km SSW of Ollagüe, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.