Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 67.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Angastaco
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.4 Earthquake near Municipio de Angastaco, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Angastaco, Salta (Argentina) on September 17, 2026 at 13:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 67 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
3595ba1b0610661ba6ea68573559b454ecb46857
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
67.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-17 13:23:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Angastaco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.12000,
-66.31000
Temperature
5.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
67 km
67 km — shallower than the regional average (142.4 km)
Regional average: 142.4 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
Salta
Context for this earthquake
18 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 497 Catalogue entries
Of 496 other entries for this area and period, 232 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
580
Country (24h)
Argentina
14