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M3.0 Depth: 227.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-05-21 12:01:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 12:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 228 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
227.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 12:01:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.85000, -67.18000
Temperature
7.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 227.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 227.5 km
Intermediate
227.5 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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