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M2.7 Depth: 197.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Municipio de San Carlos, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 17:50:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 17:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Carlos, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 197 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 197 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 197 km
Intermediate
197 km
197 km — deeper than the regional average (144.8 km)
Regional average: 144.8 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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