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M2.7 Depth: 237.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 12:17:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 13, 2026 at 12:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 238 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 237.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 237.8 km
Intermediate
237.8 km
237.8 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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