Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 236.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
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M3.2 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On July 24, 2026 at 08:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 237 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
ID
1320d2bb0f07bb2813b8cf63cec0f789ca319b43
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
236.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 08:08:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.77000,
-67.16000
Temperature
-10.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
236.5 km
236.5 km — deeper than the regional average (142 km)
Regional average: 142 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Salta
Context for this earthquake
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 502 Catalogue entries
Of 501 other entries for this area and period, 336 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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