Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 226.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M4.0 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on February 28, 2026 at 16:22 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 226 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
fb1f3133f25ab725c02304841aae5d03ef159eeb
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
226.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 16:22:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.96000,
-67.29000
Temperature
15.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
226 km
226 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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Miniques
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Chiliques
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Aracar
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Tujle, Cerro
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