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M4.7 Depth: 6.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 57 km SW of Lago Puelo, Argentina

UTC time: 2026-03-14 17:36:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2026 at 17:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 57 km SW of Lago Puelo, Argentina. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 17:36:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-42.42900, -72.09670
Temperature
4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 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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