M3.0 Depth: 215.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 01:45:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on July 5, 2026 at 01:45 UTC. At around 216 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 215.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 215.8 km
Intermediate
215.8 km
215.8 km — deeper than the regional average (147.7 km)
Regional average: 147.7 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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