Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 170.1 km
- Source
- USGS
Salta
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M4.3 Earthquake near 79 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On May 16, 2025 at 19:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 79 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 170 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
170.1 km
170.1 km — close to the regional average (142.9 km)
Regional average: 142.9 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
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Salta
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 497 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
497
Country (24h)
Argentina
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