M 4.6 - 19 km W of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina

Name: M 4.6 - 19 km W of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina
Start: 2026-01-15T08:30:14+00:00
Location: 19 km W of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina

January 15, 2026 at 08:30:14 UTC

Depth: 107.69 km (Intermediate)

M 4.6

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

Tsunami

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude	4.6 mwr
Depth	107.69 km (Intermediate)
Location	-31.5388S, 68.9344W
Community Intensity	II (Weak)
Felt Reports (DYFI)	1 people
Tsunami Warning	No
Significance	326 / 3000
Status	Reviewed
Network	us
USGS Event Page	View on USGS →

Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.6 mean?

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake is classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 107.69 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but cause less surface damage.

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