Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 206.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M4.3 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on July 19, 2026 at 23:08 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 206 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
8242a953ace31ec408cb878a8410800a0543265e
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
206.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 23:08:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-24.05290,
-67.10420
Temperature
0.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
206 km
206 km — deeper than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
593
Country (24h)
Argentina
11