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M4.0 Depth: 238.8 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-03-02 20:44:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 2, 2026 at 20:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 239 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 238.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 238.8 km
Intermediate
238.8 km
238.8 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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