M4.1 Earthquake 17 km S of Caucete, Argentina — July 6, 2026
2026-07-06 08:56:01 UTC (2026-07-06) · approx. 3:56 AM UTC-5 local
On July 6, 2026 at 08:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 17 km S of Caucete, Argentina, at a depth of 116.8 km and coordinates -31.8064°, -68.2594°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-68.2594°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Caucete, Argentina?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 17 km S of Caucete, Argentina on July 6, 2026 at 08:56 UTC had a depth of 116.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tadk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 6, 2026). M4.1 Earthquake 17 km S of Caucete, Argentina — July 6, 2026. Retrieved July 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tadk/