Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 199.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on May 12, 2026 at 09:59 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 200 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
35af7a3e04f06840e8e3060ec39ce3dcfc3ba43a
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
199.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 09:59:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.03000,
-67.15000
Temperature
-0.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
199.8 km
199.8 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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