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M3.9 Depth: 254.5 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 16:38:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on August 6, 2026 at 16:38 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 255 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 254.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 254.5 km
Intermediate
254.5 km
254.5 km — deeper than the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 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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