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M3.9 Depth: 206.9 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 21:53:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on July 7, 2026 at 21:53 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 207 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 206.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 206.9 km
Intermediate
206.9 km
206.9 km — deeper than the regional average (147.9 km)
Regional average: 147.9 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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