Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 181.8 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 February 23, 2026 at 14:28 UTC. At around 182 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 USGS. Argentina: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
8c18f35c0f1cdda9d57a3fb415a4350da8c56cba
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
181.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 14:28:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-24.17320,
-67.06650
Temperature
16.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
181.8 km
181.8 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
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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