M4.6 earthquake — 77 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 77 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on Aug 8, 2026 at 12:44 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 164 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 | 163.6 km |
| Coordinates | -24.392, -67.057 |
| Time | Aug 8, 12:44 UTC |
| Location | 77 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
| USGS event ID | us6000tj96 |
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 | 14 km | Aug 3, 10:55 UTC | 88 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
| M4.6 | 18 km | Aug 2, 08:49 UTC | 73 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
| M4.4 | 33 km | Aug 8, 06:06 UTC | 108 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.