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M3.8 Depth: 238.7 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-02 02:46:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on February 2, 2026 at 02:46 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 239 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 238.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 238.7 km
Intermediate
238.7 km
238.7 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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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