Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 244.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.8 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on May 16, 2026 at 03:03 UTC. At around 245 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
544bd68fb6e87ccde499b3a751299f4630328762
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
244.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 03:03:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.99000,
-67.20000
Temperature
-2.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
244.7 km
244.7 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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Aracar
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Chiliques
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Tujle, Cerro
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