M4.4 earthquake — 80 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 80 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on Oct 16, 2026 at 21:46 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 160 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 160.3 km |
| Coordinates | -24.254, -67.114 |
| Time | Oct 16, 21:46 UTC |
| Location | 80 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2wc |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 42 km | Oct 11, 21:33 UTC | 61 km WNW 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.