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M4.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-04-29 10:04:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 10:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 10:04:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.73000, -63.61000
Temperature
17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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