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M2.9 Depth: 184.9 km

M2.9 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-05-20 15:21:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA on May 20, 2026 at 15:21 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 185 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
184.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 15:21:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.08000, -67.14000
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 184.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 184.9 km
Intermediate
184.9 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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