M4.5 earthquake — 77 km WNW of El Aguilar, Argentina
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 77 km WNW of El Aguilar, Argentina on Aug 23, 2026 at 17:56 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 223 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 | 223.2 km |
| Coordinates | -23.070, -66.417 |
| Time | Aug 23, 17:56 UTC |
| Location | 77 km WNW of El Aguilar, Argentina |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmzy |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 127 km | Aug 29, 23:26 UTC | 70 km ENE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
| M4.4 | 189 km | Sep 3, 05:52 UTC | 22 km SSW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
| M4.5 | 290 km | Sep 4, 06:48 UTC | 36 km WSW of Ollagüe, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.