Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 206.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M2.9 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On May 22, 2026 at 16:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). At around 206 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
824beb067750b383d1bc5257ea221e40fc13f022
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
206.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 16:15:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.07000,
-66.91000
Temperature
10.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
206 km
206 km — deeper than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 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
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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Caichinque
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Miniques
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Aracar
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Chiliques
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Tujle, Cerro
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