Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 236.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
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M3.1 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on July 29, 2026 at 11:01 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 237 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
c5861e11d844700025cf068dd0ec65ed0c08e643
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
236.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 11:01:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.83000,
-67.20000
Temperature
-7.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
236.5 km
236.5 km — deeper than the regional average (142.5 km)
Regional average: 142.5 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
14 Sep 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 491 Catalogue entries
Of 490 other entries for this area and period, 405 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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