Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 215.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.2 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On September 15, 2026 at 20:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 215 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
5fb3eee2a270d7c057bd4edc2fff76894fc55578
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
215.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-15 20:32:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.94000,
-67.18000
Temperature
10.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
215 km
215 km — deeper than the regional average (142.4 km)
Regional average: 142.4 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
Salta
Context for this earthquake
18 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 497 Catalogue entries
Of 496 other entries for this area and period, 332 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
579
Country (24h)
Argentina
14