Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 215.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On April 1, 2026 at 12:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 216 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
a4940f4aba20c1ff4b6a23647fedc16f64e7d360
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
215.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-01 12:51:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.12000,
-67.10000
Temperature
15.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
215.8 km
215.8 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
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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Caichinque
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Aracar
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Miniques
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Chiliques
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Tujle, Cerro
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