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M4.5 Depth: 211.4 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 111 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina

UTC time: 2026-05-02 03:57:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 111 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on May 2, 2026 at 03:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 211 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
211.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 03:57:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-24.32880, -67.40960
Temperature
3.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 211.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 211.4 km
Intermediate
211.4 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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