M5.3 earthquake 51 km WSW of Arauco, Argentina
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 51 km WSW of Arauco, Argentina at Sep 23, 5:21 AM ET, 122 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. 4 people reported feeling it.
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| Magnitude | 5.3 mww |
| Time | 23 Sept 2026, 09:21 UTC |
| Location | -28.730°, -67.291° – 51 km WSW of Arauco, Argentina |
| Depth | 121.5 km |
| Felt reports | 4 |
| USGS event | us6000tx29 |
Other earthquakes nearby this year
| Mag. | Where | When (ET) | Depth | Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 42 km ESE of Tinogasta, Argentina | Aug 24, 1:04 AM 54 d ago | 126 km | – |
| 4.5 | 52 km SE of Londres, Argentina | Nov 13, 11:37 PM 337 d ago | 158 km | – |
| 4.3 | 24 km ENE of Vinchina, Argentina | Dec 9, 7:15 PM 311 d ago | 10 km | – |
| 4.2 | 34 km SE of Londres, Argentina | Mar 28, 1:46 AM 203 d ago | 183 km | – |
| 4.2 | 42 km N of Chilecito, Argentina | Mar 13, 10:58 AM 217 d ago | 122 km | – |
| 4.2 | 28 km N of Chilecito, Argentina | Jan 4, 5:29 PM 285 d ago | 118 km | – |
About this earthquake
How strong was the 51 km WSW of Arauco, Argentina earthquake?
Magnitude 5.3 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 122 km.
Was it felt?
4 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 4.3.
Were there aftershocks?
No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.