Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 198.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.2 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on February 17, 2026 at 18:23 UTC. At around 199 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
e30bcc4e90c7436ab44dbd229d1c4e4e1eb8798e
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
198.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 18:23:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.95000,
-67.12000
Temperature
21.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
198.8 km
198.8 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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Chiliques
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Aracar
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Tujle, Cerro
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
490
Country (24h)
Argentina
7