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M4.9 Depth: 199.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-07-13 05:56:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on July 13, 2025 at 05:56 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 199 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 199 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 199 km
Intermediate
199 km
199 km — deeper than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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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