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M3.8 Depth: 231.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 14:45:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on May 9, 2026 at 14:45 UTC. At around 231 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 231 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 231 km
Intermediate
231 km
231 km — deeper than the regional average (148.6 km)
Regional average: 148.6 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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