Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 194.0 km
- Source
- INPRES
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On September 28, 2026 at 19:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 194 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by INPRES and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
9fb71b55696224e2ce7ff7ebe409edbd3a539330
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
194.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-28 19:48:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
inpres
Coordinates
-23.96900,
-67.12100
Temperature
0.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
194 km
194 km — deeper than the regional average (133.7 km)
Regional average: 133.7 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 518 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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