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M3.0 Depth: 218.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 13:23:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 13:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA. At around 218 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
M3.0
Depth
218.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 13:23:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.31000, -67.52000
Temperature
11.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 218.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 218.3 km
Intermediate
218.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Pular
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  • Miniques
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    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
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    Distance: 69 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile

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