Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 232.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.4 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On May 9, 2026 at 17:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). At around 232 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
365429ea902b1094e3a4131475cbbf73cd2e1e1b
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
232.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 17:58:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.93000,
-67.28000
Temperature
9.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
232.2 km
232.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Caichinque
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Miniques
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Chiliques
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Aracar
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Tujle, Cerro
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