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M2.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Municipio de Angastaco, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 05:22:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Angastaco, Salta (Argentina) on August 13, 2026 at 05:22 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 05:22:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Salta
City
Municipio de Angastaco
County
San Carlos
Village
Municipio de Angastaco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.15000, -66.50000
Temperature
7.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (145.2 km)
Regional average: 145.2 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

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