According to USGS, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on October 19, 2026. It was recorded at 04:33 AM GMT-3 at a depth of 170 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.5
mb · Light
Depth
170 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
07:33:35 AM
October 19, 2026
Local time
04:33 AM
October 19, 2026 · GMT-3
The epicenter was about 180 km from Salta.
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.5.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 186 km | San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina · 102 km W | 23 km | USGS |
From 1990 until this earthquake, 738 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.8 earthquake on May 10, 2022.
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
The earthquake occurred near San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina at 24.263° S, 67.100° W, at a depth of 170 km. The nearest town was Salta, about 180 km away.
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.5 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.5.
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