Earthquake strikes area near Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina: 5.1 magnitude recorded on Sept. 5

Published Sep 5, 2026

BELÉN DEPARTMENT, Catamarca Province — A 5.1 magnitude quake jolted close to Antofagasta de la Sierra on Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor hit the region at 11:37 UTC (08:37 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter about 69 km east of Antofagasta de la Sierra.

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You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey