M3.2 Depth: 229.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-04-02 01:04:42 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA on April 2, 2026 at 01:04 UTC. At around 229 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
229.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-02 01:04:42 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.30000, -66.96000
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 229 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 229 km
Intermediate
229 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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