M3.2 Depth: 135.3 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-05-11 11:51:01 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA on May 11, 2026 at 11:51 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 135 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
135.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 11:51:01 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.95000, -67.12000
Temperature
3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 135.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 135.3 km
Intermediate
135.3 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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