Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Catamarca · Municipio de Saujil
Country overviewArgentina · Catamarca
M4.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Saujil, Catamarca (Argentina)
Map
About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Saujil, Catamarca (Argentina) on May 20, 2026 at 02:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
d95ec60a46b34398387a5575c3bf880ed5a654e9
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 02:34:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Saujil
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.26230,
-66.14820
Temperature
-0.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 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
-
Incahuasi, Nevado de
-
Tipas
-
Peinado
-
Ojos del Salado, Nevados
-
Falso Azufre
Historic earthquake map · Argentina
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.
Country statistics · Argentina
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
512
Country (24h)
Argentina
9
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude
Place
Local time