Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 236.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M2.6 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On May 28, 2026 at 09:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 237 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
085788cdc6ed39456924f3f77f44a34354d75930
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
236.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-28 09:08:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.86000,
-67.16000
Temperature
-3.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
236.5 km
236.5 km — deeper than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 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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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Caichinque
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Miniques
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Chiliques
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Acamarachi
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Aracar
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