M4.5 Earthquake 41 km ESE of Tinogasta, Argentina — August 24, 2026
2026-08-24 05:04:04 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 1:04 AM UTC-4 local
On August 24, 2026 at 05:04 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 41 km ESE of Tinogasta, Argentina, at a depth of 129.5 km and coordinates -28.1430°, -67.1543°. This earthquake was detected by 95 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-67.1543°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Tinogasta, Argentina?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 41 km ESE of Tinogasta, Argentina on August 24, 2026 at 05:04 UTC had a depth of 129.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -28.1430°, -67.1543°, which is 41 km ESE of Tinogasta, Argentina.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tn29). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 24, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake 41 km ESE of Tinogasta, Argentina — August 24, 2026. Retrieved August 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tn29/