Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 203.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.6 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on March 18, 2026 at 21:34 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 203 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
202a9b478dece003a22c5fca57817fea0a4506fe
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
203.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-18 21:34:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.97000,
-67.22000
Temperature
13.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
203.1 km
203.1 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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Tujle, Cerro
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