Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 240.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On May 28, 2026 at 16:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 241 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
d433cead24b276b8bbae6029b54d626d53dc3643
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
240.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-28 16:25:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.03000,
-67.22000
Temperature
8.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
240.8 km
240.8 km — deeper than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 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
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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Caichinque
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Miniques
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Aracar
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Chiliques
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Tujle, Cerro
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