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M3.5 Depth: 203.4 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-05-01 16:40:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA on May 1, 2026 at 16:40 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 203 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
203.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 16:40:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.20000, -67.66000
Temperature
14.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 203.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 203.4 km
Intermediate
203.4 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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