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M4.2 Depth: 272.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Municipio de Campo Quijano, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-03-24 22:02:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 24, 2026 at 22:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Campo Quijano, Salta (Argentina). At around 272 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 272 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 272 km
Intermediate
272 km
272 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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