Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 246.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M4.3 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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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: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
319e3764cb8c80d8eb4daefe410270b83d2f6e6c
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
246.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 18:48:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.87000,
-67.05000
Temperature
8.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
246.4 km
246.4 km — deeper than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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
Salta
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 518 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
587
Country (24h)
Argentina
10