M4.8 Earthquake 19 km NW of Albardón, Argentina — November 15, 2026
2026-11-15 03:59:59 UTC (46 min ago) · approx. 10:59 PM UTC-5 local
On November 15, 2026 at 03:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 intermediate depth earthquake struck 19 km NW of Albardón, Argentina, at a depth of 108.9 km and coordinates -31.3221°, -68.6822°. This earthquake was detected by 44 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-68.6822°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Albardón, Argentina?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 19 km NW of Albardón, Argentina on November 15, 2026 at 03:59 UTC had a depth of 108.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -31.3221°, -68.6822°, which is 19 km NW of Albardón, Argentina.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tybx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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