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M3.2 Depth: 34.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near TUCUMAN, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-05-15 16:51:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near TUCUMAN, ARGENTINA on May 15, 2026 at 16:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
34.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 16:51:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-27.38000, -65.06000
Temperature
20.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34 km
Shallow
34 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Peinado
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  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 334 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Condor, El
    Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'373 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 345 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina

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