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M3.8 Depth: 224.3 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-03-28 23:31:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 28, 2026 at 23:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). At around 224 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 224.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 224.3 km
Intermediate
224.3 km
224.3 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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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