Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 204.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M4.2 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On February 23, 2026 at 14:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). At around 204 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
68643da24976550b555a71e3539de5dbff58ce6d
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
204.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 14:27:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.21000,
-67.06000
Temperature
16.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
204 km
204 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
Volcanoes nearby
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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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