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M3.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Municipio de Angastaco, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 17:51:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Angastaco, Salta (Argentina) on August 11, 2026 at 17:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 17:51:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Salta
City
Municipio de Angastaco
County
San Carlos
Village
Municipio de Angastaco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.09000, -66.56000
Temperature
21.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (145.5 km)
Regional average: 145.5 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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