Earthquake report · M 4.4

M4.4 earthquake 173 km from San Lorenzo, Argentina

USGS · updated Oct 16, 2026, 23:53 UTC

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded on Oct 16, 2026, 6:46 PM (GMT-3) 80 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina at a depth of 160 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -24.25°, -67.11° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.4
Depth (km): 160
Local time: Oct 16, 2026, 6:46 PM (GMT-3)
UTC time: 2026-10-16 21:46
Coordinates: -24.254, -67.114

Updates

M 4.4 - 80 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, ArgentinaOct 16, 2026, 23:53 UTC

Nearby cities

San Lorenzo · 173 km
Rosario de Lerma · 175 km
San José de los Cerrillos · 180 km
Salta · 182 km
San Salvador de Jujuy · 185 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 22, 2026, 03:03 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.