Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 239.8 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
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on May 17, 2026 at 14:23 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 240 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
ad0f7db2355e7397493e8ddb6c1dc8fc57e72a44
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
239.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 14:23:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.88000,
-67.15000
Temperature
6.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
239.8 km
239.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Caichinque
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Miniques
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Chiliques
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Aracar
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Acamarachi
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