Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 207.0 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 January 31, 2026 at 15:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). At around 207 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
450ee36759ff1a2d549d1fefa2789034a0282b27
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
207.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 15:44:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.09000,
-66.85000
Temperature
21.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
207 km
207 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
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