M3.6 Depth: 195.1 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 10:31:05 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on June 17, 2026 at 10:31 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 195 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 195.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 195.1 km
Intermediate
195.1 km
195.1 km — deeper than the regional average (148.5 km)
Regional average: 148.5 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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