Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 229.1 km
- Source
- USGS
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M4.1 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on May 16, 2026 at 03:03 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 229 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: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
b97d19852fbee228e432f5296454a7b505277d41
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
229.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 03:03:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-24.21510,
-67.03420
Temperature
-2.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
229.1 km
229.1 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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Aracar
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Caichinque
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Miniques
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Chiliques
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Tujle, Cerro
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