M4.3 Depth: 162.9 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 83 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-26 14:26:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 83 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina (Argentina) on August 26, 2025 at 14:26 UTC. At around 163 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

162.9 km

UTC time

2025-08-26 14:26:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-24.09990, -67.13010

Temperature

8.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

162.9 km

162.9 km — close to the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 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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