Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 238.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.8 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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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 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
e753fa1a7ace5f0698c258b2de32c9f39c9ce83a
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
238.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-02 02:46:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.77000,
-67.19000
Temperature
8.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
238.7 km
238.7 km — deeper than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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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