M5.3 earthquake: Cafayate, Argentina
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Cafayate, Argentina on September 20, 2026. It was recorded at 05:47 AM GMT-3 at a depth of 10 km.
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Magnitude
M5.3
mww · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
08:47:54 AM
September 20, 2026
Local time
05:47 AM
September 20, 2026 · GMT-3
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 166 km from Tucumán.
- Tucumán · 166 km NW
- Salta · 175 km SW
- San Salvador de Jujuy · 236 km SW
- San Pedro · 259 km SW
- Catamarca · 290 km N
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Because this earthquake is more than 30 days old, only significant earthquakes from our archive are counted.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 15 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M5.8 earthquake on March 8, 2010.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 20, 2026 earthquake near Cafayate, Argentina?
The earthquake occurred near Cafayate, Argentina at 25.958° S, 66.583° W, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Tucumán, about 166 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Cafayate, Argentina?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 5.3 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Cafayate, Argentina?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.