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M3.6 Depth: 186.5 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 23:09:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on June 15, 2026 at 23:09 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 187 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 186.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 186.5 km
Intermediate
186.5 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

  • Aracar
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
  • Cordon de Puntas Negras
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
  • Caichinque
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'458 m ·Chile
  • Miniques
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile
  • Pular
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile
  • Chiliques
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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