Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 198.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M2.7 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on May 6, 2026 at 03:14 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 198 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
ae31fca8b82f1dbf67de21fa0f835e28ca91152d
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
198.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 03:14:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.11000,
-67.16000
Temperature
6.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
198.3 km
198.3 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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Tujle, Cerro
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