Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 184.0 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 May 29, 2026 at 19:38 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 184 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 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
dd695c5eaeb9690dd5fc84126257d846b376e27f
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
184.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-29 19:38:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.13000,
-67.05000
Depth profile
Intermediate
184 km
184 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
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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Caichinque
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Aracar
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Miniques
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Chiliques
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Tujle, Cerro
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