Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 336.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.9 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on September 25, 2026 at 03:23 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 336 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
20e6094831265cc9d0c64cf7ece19a89d3569abb
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
336.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-25 03:23:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.09000,
-67.17000
Temperature
5.6°C
Depth profile
Deep
336.1 km
336.1 km — deeper than the regional average (140.4 km)
Regional average: 140.4 km
Why depth matters
Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Salta
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 518 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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