M2.8 Depth: 248.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-25 06:28:26 UTC Local time:

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 M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 248 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 248 km
Intermediate
248 km
248 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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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