Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 193.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
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
On April 3, 2026 at 20:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). At around 193 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
a4602939faeff31fb0ab89275384a64a5080dcb9
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
193.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 20:55:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-24.09000,
-66.87000
Depth profile
Intermediate
193 km
193 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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