Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 226.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.1 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On February 9, 2026 at 10:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). At around 226 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
3ef77a24451a1aef8f5e5c08cf6e97953a60196a
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
226.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-09 10:51:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.04000,
-67.18000
Temperature
13.8°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
226.4 km
226.4 km — deeper than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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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Aracar
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Chiliques
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Tujle, Cerro
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
485
Country (24h)
Argentina
8