Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 188.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
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M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina) on October 25, 2026 at 16:09 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 188 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
eb788508a1c8a6025bf9d71ee9e5d611e078acdd
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
188.2 km
UTC time
2026-10-25 16:09:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.99000,
-67.23000
Temperature
12.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
188.2 km
188.2 km — deeper than the regional average (135.4 km)
Regional average: 135.4 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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