Right now
The most recent data we hold from ISC arrived 2 hours ago, and this point is in it.
2 other detections within 20 km in the last 24 hours, the nearest <1 km from here.
Reported by ISC today.
It is the 4th strongest of the 5 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 11 August 2026. The last comparable one was on 5 September 2026.
What the source measured
ISC reported: Catamarca Province
ISC recorded magnitude 5.0 at a depth of 10 km.
The seismic region given by the source is Catamarca Province.
Nearby, since 11 August 2026
- September 9, 2026 · score 17 · 0.0 km
- August 11, 2026 · score 2 · 11.5 km
How we know
One source: ISC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 9 out of 100, at 58 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 9 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 58% |
| Coordinates | -26.1390, -66.5050 |
| Nearest City | Tafí Viejo (140 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-09T08:06:57.000Z |
| Source | http://www.isc.ac.uk/cgi-bin/web-db-run?event_id=646392894&out_format=IMS1.0&request=COMPREHENSIVE |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5 |
| Depth | 10 |
| MagType | M |
| Region | Catamarca Province |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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