M 4.6 - 68 km S of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina

Name: M 4.6 - 68 km S of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina
Start: 2026-01-08T14:14:55+00:00
Location: 68 km S of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina

January 8, 2026 at 14:14:55 UTC

Depth: 10.00 km (Shallow)

M 4.6

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

Tsunami

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude	4.6 mwr
Depth	10.00 km (Shallow)
Location	-31.2453S, 67.5723W
Community Intensity	III (Weak)
Felt Reports (DYFI)	4 people
Tsunami Warning	No
Significance	327 / 3000
Status	Reviewed
Network	us
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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 10.00 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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