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M3.2 Depth: 220.1 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-03-17 10:50:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA on March 17, 2026 at 10:50 UTC. At around 220 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
220.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-17 10:50:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.03000, -67.31000
Temperature
6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 220.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 220.1 km
Intermediate
220.1 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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