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M2.6 Depth: 228.2 km

M2.6 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-03-21 09:09:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 09:09 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 228 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
228.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 09:09:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.07000, -67.19000
Temperature
4.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 228.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 228.2 km
Intermediate
228.2 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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