M4.6 earthquake: San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on September 23, 2026. It was recorded at 01:48 PM GMT-3 at a depth of 189 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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From 1990 until this earthquake, 765 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.2 earthquake on May 12, 2000.
M7.2San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina · 75 km N · 225 kmUSGS
M6.8San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina · 86 km NNW · 220 kmUSGS
M6.6San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina · 74 km WSW · 184 kmUSGS
M6.4El Aguilar, Argentina · 86 km WSW · 228 kmUSGS
M6.4San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina · 52 km NW · 222 kmUSGS
M6.3San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina · 70 km W · 189 kmUSGS
M6.2San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina · 86 km NW · 205 kmUSGS
M6.2San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina · 56 km NW · 224 kmUSGS
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 23, 2026 earthquake near San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina?
The earthquake occurred near San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina at 24.095° S, 66.938° W, at a depth of 189 km. The nearest town was San Salvador de Jujuy, about 166 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.6 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina?
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.4.