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M3.1 Depth: 192.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-05-18 23:22:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 23:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA. At around 193 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
M3.1
Depth
192.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 23:22:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.02000, -66.95000
Temperature
1.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 192.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 192.5 km
Intermediate
192.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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