23 Sept 2026, 09:21 UTC · Sep 23, 5:21 AM ET

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.

M4.2 34 km SE of Londres, ArgentinaM4.2 42 km N of Chilecito, ArgentinaM4.2 28 km N of Chilecito, ArgentinaM4.3 24 km ENE of Vinchina, ArgentinaM4.5 52 km SE of Londres, ArgentinaM4.6 42 km ESE of Tinogasta, ArgentinaM5.3 51 km WSW of Arauco, Argentina
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude5.3 mww
Time23 Sept 2026, 09:21 UTC
Location-28.730°, -67.291° – 51 km WSW of Arauco, Argentina
Depth121.5 km
Felt reports4
USGS eventus6000tx29
Within 100 km

Other earthquakes nearby this year

Mag.WhereWhen (ET)DepthFelt
4.642 km ESE of Tinogasta, ArgentinaAug 24, 1:04 AM
54 d ago
126 km–
4.552 km SE of Londres, ArgentinaNov 13, 11:37 PM
337 d ago
158 km–
4.324 km ENE of Vinchina, ArgentinaDec 9, 7:15 PM
311 d ago
10 km–
4.234 km SE of Londres, ArgentinaMar 28, 1:46 AM
203 d ago
183 km–
4.242 km N of Chilecito, ArgentinaMar 13, 10:58 AM
217 d ago
122 km–
4.228 km N of Chilecito, ArgentinaJan 4, 5:29 PM
285 d ago
118 km–
FAQ

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.

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