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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Municipio de El Rodeo, Catamarca (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 M4.6 earthquake occurred near Municipio de El Rodeo, Catamarca (Argentina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Blanco, Cerro
    Distance: 243 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 4'670 m ·Last eruption: -2300 ·Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 280 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Peinado
    Distance: 281 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'741 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 283 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 288 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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