M4.7 earthquake — 81 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 81 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on Aug 20, 2026 at 03:09 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 167 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 166.7 km |
| Coordinates | -24.337, -67.115 |
| Time | Aug 20, 03:09 UTC |
| Location | 81 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
| USGS event ID | us6000tm1m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 18 km | Aug 16, 21:06 UTC | 99 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.