Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 242.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
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 February 7, 2026 at 01:29 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 243 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
cab29a7818bfc8c992f19e5e40c2a1bdda85ec55
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
242.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-07 01:29:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.95000,
-67.26000
Temperature
9.8°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
242.6 km
242.6 km — deeper than the regional average (140.6 km)
Regional average: 140.6 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 ≥ 3.0 · 518 Catalogue entries
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Country (24h)
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