M 5.3 - 48 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina

Name: M 5.3 - 48 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
Start: 2026-01-01T04:26:24+00:00
Location: 48 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina

January 1, 2026 at 04:26:24 UTC

Depth: 181.15 km (Intermediate)

M 5.3

Moderate

N/A

PAGER Alert

Tsunami

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude	5.3 mww
Depth	181.15 km (Intermediate)
Location	-24.2251S, 66.7939W
Community Intensity	II (Weak)
Felt Reports (DYFI)	1 people
Tsunami Warning	No
Significance	432 / 3000
Status	Reviewed
Network	us
USGS Event Page	View on USGS →

Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 5.3 mean?

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake is classified as "Moderate". Moderate earthquakes can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 181.15 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but cause less surface damage.

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