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M3.2 Depth: 183.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 21:05:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on June 16, 2026 at 21:05 UTC. At around 183 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 183 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 183 km
Intermediate
183 km
183 km — deeper than the regional average (148.5 km)
Regional average: 148.5 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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