Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 204.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.8 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On April 28, 2026 at 17:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 204 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
1806f01d146c7925deab62142997f275cffc7f75
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
204.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 17:29:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.15000,
-66.85000
Depth profile
Intermediate
204.1 km
204.1 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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Aracar
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Tujle, Cerro
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