M3.5 Depth: 198.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-03 06:06:11 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 3, 2026 at 06:06 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 198 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 198 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 198 km
Intermediate
198 km
198 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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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
514
Country (24h)
Argentina
10

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