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M3.0 Depth: 220.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-04-30 21:46:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 21:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA. At around 220 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
220.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 21:46:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.02000, -67.25000
Temperature
5.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 220.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 220.2 km
Intermediate
220.2 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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