Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On July 20, 2026 at 08:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
65184221860be9e211fe3eca11917d78d90b97f6
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 08:25:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.13000,
-67.19000
Temperature
-1.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Salta
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 518 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
591
Country (24h)
Argentina
10