Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 219.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.6 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on February 11, 2026 at 08:26 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 219 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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
7a43547af72751b7ff0825bee075e6b7df40366e
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
219.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-11 08:26:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.00000,
-66.98000
Temperature
9.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
219 km
219 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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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Caichinque
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Tujle, Cerro
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
485
Country (24h)
Argentina
8