Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 234.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On June 21, 2026 at 23:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 234 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
af0241bd242f4f5d8da2c1af31c3571b528de638
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
234.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 23:16:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.05000,
-67.28000
Temperature
0.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
234.2 km
234.2 km — deeper than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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
Salta
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 666 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
597
Country (24h)
Argentina
9