Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 202.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M4.1 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On February 5, 2026 at 16:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 202 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by GFZ. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
71d297f7ac80c845b3192e3be952e97310245f0b
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
202.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-05 16:53:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-24.12000,
-66.77000
Temperature
23.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
202 km
202 km — deeper than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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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Caichinque
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Aracar
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Miniques
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Chiliques
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Tujle, Cerro
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
490
Country (24h)
Argentina
8