Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 223.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
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M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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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: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
f2d3dc4179eadbbcb094580580bebeb3b8d970ae
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
223.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 04:21:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.83000,
-67.17000
Temperature
0.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
223.6 km
223.6 km — deeper than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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