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M3.0 Depth: 199.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 08:36:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on August 18, 2026 at 08:36 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 199 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 199.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 199.3 km
Intermediate
199.3 km
199.3 km — deeper than the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 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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