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M2.5 Depth: 218.2 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 15:45:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2026 at 15:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 218 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 218.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 218.2 km
Intermediate
218.2 km
218.2 km — deeper than the regional average (144.3 km)
Regional average: 144.3 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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