Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 228.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.7 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on April 17, 2026 at 20:35 UTC. At around 228 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
5aeff0ea0e1fcd65baa451d5b0ad6523d3f9f184
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
228.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-17 20:35:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.95000,
-67.14000
Depth profile
Intermediate
228.2 km
228.2 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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