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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Santiago Del Estero Prov., Argentina

UTC time: 2026-05-20 02:34:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 02:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Santiago Del Estero Prov., Argentina. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 02:34:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usp
Coordinates
-28.30636, -65.97710

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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