Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1584921 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-28 16:22:27 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-28 19:22:27 - [It was evening in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-28 16:33:24 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Depth | 226 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 2 |
| Possible effects | A few people might notice movement if they are at rest and/or on the upper floors of tall buildings. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | South-America |
|---|---|
| Country | Argentina |
| Administration area | Salta |
| Nearest settlement | San Antonio de los Cobres |
| Distance | 103 km |
| Course | WNW |
| Surface type | underground quake |