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M3.4 Depth: 214.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 05:52:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on August 25, 2026 at 05:52 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 214 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 214 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 214 km
Intermediate
214 km
214 km — deeper than the regional average (144.3 km)
Regional average: 144.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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