M3.2 Depth: 196.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-05-11 06:37:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA on May 11, 2026 at 06:37 UTC. At around 196 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
196.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 06:37:10 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.20000, -67.60000
Temperature
0.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 196 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 196 km
Intermediate
196 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

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    Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
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    Distance: 54 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile

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