Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 243.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
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M2.9 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On August 7, 2026 at 21:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 244 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
74979c3d9b919cfb00e59c0fc7332bf36dd8aa31
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
243.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 21:38:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.76000,
-67.22000
Temperature
4.8°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
243.9 km
243.9 km — deeper than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Salta
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 666 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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