Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Angastaco
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M2.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Angastaco, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Angastaco, Salta (Argentina) on September 16, 2026 at 09:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
9575b6edb168b4f4392433781fc9c4dac67df3f5
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-16 09:39:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Angastaco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.96000,
-66.65000
Temperature
-5.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (142.4 km)
Regional average: 142.4 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Salta
Context for this earthquake
18 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 615 Catalogue entries
Of 614 other entries for this area and period, 602 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
579
Country (24h)
Argentina
14