Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 248.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on January 25, 2026 at 06:28 UTC. At around 248 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
684f17236754f1c5cf2838bb911469932797db1a
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
248.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-25 06:28:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.91000,
-67.27000
Temperature
5.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
248 km
248 km — deeper than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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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