Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 238.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M4.0 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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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: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
63d2127d0adbbefee846e010381e798254a6a508
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
238.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-02 20:44:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.72000,
-67.22000
Depth profile
Intermediate
238.8 km
238.8 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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Chiliques
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Miniques
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Caichinque
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Acamarachi
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