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M4.3 Depth: 191.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-14 02:46:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2026 at 02:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 191 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 191 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 191 km
Intermediate
191 km
191 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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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