Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 247.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
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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 August 16, 2026 at 00:11 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 247 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
e00a589eca2513be4e177de6d134896b83ff94fb
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
247.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 00:11:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.92000,
-67.21000
Temperature
1.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
247.4 km
247.4 km — deeper than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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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