Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 205.5 km
- Source
- USGS
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M4.4 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on April 17, 2026 at 11:04 UTC. At around 205 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
71d5d25fd0a43f9e7f802264eefabb5ef0f1f11c
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
205.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-17 11:04:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-24.16190,
-67.08680
Temperature
6.8°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
205.5 km
205.5 km — deeper than the regional average (140.6 km)
Regional average: 140.6 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
Salta
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 518 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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