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M4.5 Depth: 583.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Escudero, 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 M4.5 earthquake occurred near Escudero, Santiago del Estero (Argentina). At roughly 583 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 583 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 583 km
Deep
583 km
583 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 646 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Blanco, Cerro
    Distance: 457 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 4'670 m ·Last eruption: -2300 ·Argentina
  • Peinado
    Distance: 495 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'741 m ·Argentina

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