M3.0 Depth: 222.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-03-20 06:40:43 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA on March 20, 2026 at 06:40 UTC. At around 222 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
222.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 06:40:43 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.05000, -67.38000
Temperature
2.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 222.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 222.1 km
Intermediate
222.1 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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