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M3.2 Depth: 168.5 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 07:27:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2026 at 07:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 169 km. 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 M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 168.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 168.5 km
Intermediate
168.5 km
168.5 km — close to the regional average (143.4 km)
Regional average: 143.4 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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