M4.5 earthquake: San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on October 22, 2026. It was recorded at 09:09 PM GMT-3 at a depth of 186 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 719 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.6 earthquake on August 25, 2006.
M6.6San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina · 74 km WSW · 184 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
M6.1San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina · 69 km W · 196 kmUSGS
M6.1San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina · 32 km NW · 217 kmUSGS
M5.9San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina · 85 km W · 182 kmUSGS
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 22, 2026 earthquake near San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina?
The earthquake occurred near San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina at 24.286° S, 67.322° W, at a depth of 186 km. The nearest town was Salta, about 201 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina?
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.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.