Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 211.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M2.6 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on May 13, 2026 at 13:22 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 212 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
5c550b562cbd1614f636e822e45a7afcc74e5c2c
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
211.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 13:22:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.98000,
-67.04000
Temperature
8.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
211.8 km
211.8 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
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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Caichinque
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Chiliques
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Aracar
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Tujle, Cerro
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