M3.8 Depth: 177.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 00:00:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on January 3, 2026 at 00:00 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 177 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

177.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-03 00:00:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.25000, -67.12000

Temperature

12.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

177 km

177 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 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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