Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 207.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
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M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on September 21, 2026 at 01:37 UTC. At around 208 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
ID
9a27598f55e0f91b999fb1142b48f3640741c187
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
207.5 km
UTC time
2026-09-21 01:37:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.97000,
-67.10000
Temperature
3.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
207.5 km
207.5 km — deeper than the regional average (142.2 km)
Regional average: 142.2 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
Salta
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 501 Catalogue entries
Of 500 other entries for this area and period, 274 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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