5.6Moderate

M 5.6 - 68 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina

68 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina

March 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM UTC

Seismic Data

Magnitude
M5.6
Moderate
Depth
192.6 km
below surface
Coordinates
24.0759ยฐS, 66.9770ยฐW
epicenter
Felt Reports
3
DYFI responses
Max Intensity (CDI)
2.7
Community Internet Intensity
Shakemap MMI
3.4
Modified Mercalli Intensity

About This Earthquake

This was a moderate earthquake registering M5.6 on the moment magnitude scale. It struck at 68 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina at a depth of 192.6 km below the surface.

3 people submitted felt reports to the USGS Did You Feel It? system, indicating the earthquake was perceptible across a significant area.

The earthquake occurred on March 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM UTC. View the full USGS event page for detailed waveform data, station information, and ShakeMap products: USGS Event us6000si4j.

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the 68 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina earthquake?

This was a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause minor to moderate damage.

Where was the 68 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina earthquake felt?

The earthquake occurred at 68 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina at a depth of 192.6 km. A total of 3 people submitted felt reports.

M5.6 Moderate Earthquake - 68 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | USGS