Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 190.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On April 12, 2026 at 01:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 190 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
16d1a8073fc988461bbd1f193afcf36b3aceac63
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
190.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 01:15:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.23000,
-67.03000
Temperature
4.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
190 km
190 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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Tujle, Cerro
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