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M3.5 Depth: 249.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 19:50:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 19:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 249 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
249.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 19:50:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.40000, -66.90000
Temperature
10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 249 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 249 km
Intermediate
249 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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