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M4.3 Depth: 246.4 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 18:48:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on July 12, 2026 at 18:48 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 246 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 246.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 246.4 km
Intermediate
246.4 km
246.4 km — deeper than the regional average (147.1 km)
Regional average: 147.1 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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