Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 191.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
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
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 M5.1.
Details
ID
4c676a4bff4ecc0498c1d9e57290d4329e44f3d8
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
191.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 02:46:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-24.20000,
-67.02000
Temperature
-0.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
191 km
191 km — deeper than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 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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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Aracar
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Caichinque
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Miniques
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Chiliques
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Tujle, Cerro
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