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M3.5 Depth: 237.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-05-17 17:40:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA on May 17, 2026 at 17:40 UTC. At around 237 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
M3.5
Depth
237.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 17:40:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.85000, -67.19000
Temperature
5.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 237 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 237 km
Intermediate
237 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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