Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 202.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M4.2 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on February 11, 2026 at 06:07 UTC. At around 202 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
19b9ad8bee668dd753fd76ab7eb094a6749402ec
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
202.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-11 06:07:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-24.25000,
-67.07000
Temperature
10.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
202 km
202 km — deeper than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Aracar
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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Caichinque
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Miniques
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Chiliques
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Stats (last 24h)
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485
Country (24h)
Argentina
8