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M3.5 Depth: 223.6 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 04:21:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 04:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 224 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 223.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 223.6 km
Intermediate
223.6 km
223.6 km — deeper than the regional average (144.8 km)
Regional average: 144.8 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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