M4.6 earthquake — 88 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 88 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on Aug 3, 2026 at 10:55 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 183 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 | 182.5 km |
| Coordinates | -24.495, -67.135 |
| Time | Aug 3, 10:55 UTC |
| Location | 88 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
| USGS event ID | us6000thrb |
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 | 31 km | Aug 2, 08:49 UTC | 73 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
| M4.2 | 42 km | Jul 30, 15:49 UTC | 59 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
| M4.1 | 243 km | Jul 29, 08:21 UTC | 84 km NE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.