Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 214.0 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
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on September 5, 2026 at 14:23 UTC. At around 214 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
6513026a1414124372352420e53ae64676884384
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
214.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-05 14:23:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.83000,
-67.08000
Temperature
7.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
214 km
214 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
517
Country (24h)
Argentina
9