Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 30.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Apolinario Saravia
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M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Apolinario Saravia, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On October 13, 2026 at 17:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Apolinario Saravia, Salta (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 30 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
56ba6bdc41d568dd86a2a7ab393b2fdbcd3fa31c
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-13 17:03:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.53900,
-64.32700
Temperature
11.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30 km
30 km — shallower than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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
Volcanoes nearby
Salta
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 518 Catalogue entries
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