Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 237.8 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
On May 20, 2026 at 06:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). At around 238 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
f02e45cf139c66a69a5a441033fd3e2a7980e84a
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
237.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 06:08:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.84000,
-67.12000
Temperature
-4.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
237.8 km
237.8 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
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