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M3.3 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Angastaco, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 22:13:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Angastaco, Salta (Argentina) on August 20, 2026 at 22:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 22:13:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Salta
City
Municipio de Angastaco
County
San Carlos
Village
Municipio de Angastaco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.98300, -66.71500
Temperature
7.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 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

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