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M4.6 Depth: 588.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Departamento Moreno, Santiago del Estero (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 08:57:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 24, 2026 at 08:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Departamento Moreno, Santiago del Estero (Argentina). The deep hypocenter at about 588 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 588 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 588 km
Deep
588 km
588 km — deeper than the regional average (148.9 km)
Regional average: 148.9 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Altiplano ↔ South America · about 656 km away

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