Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 206.0 km
- Source
- USP
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
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on May 1, 2025 at 10:24 UTC. At around 206 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 USP. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
8db9db015619b258b3dc27bd4ed00d97ce1484e7
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
206.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-01 10:24:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
usp
Coordinates
-24.07208,
-67.05369
Depth profile
Intermediate
206 km
206 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
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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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Tujle, Cerro
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