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M3.1 Depth: 236.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 11:01:45 UTC Local time: —

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: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 236.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 236.5 km
Intermediate
236.5 km
236.5 km — deeper than the regional average (146.4 km)
Regional average: 146.4 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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