M4.2 Depth: 206.6 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 11:26:26 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 28, 2026 at 11:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 207 km. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 206.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 206.6 km
Intermediate
206.6 km
206.6 km — deeper than the regional average (148.7 km)
Regional average: 148.7 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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