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M3.5 Depth: 207.4 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 08:42:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on July 12, 2026 at 08:42 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 207 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 207.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 207.4 km
Intermediate
207.4 km
207.4 km — deeper than the regional average (147.1 km)
Regional average: 147.1 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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