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M4.2 Depth: 158.2 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Salta Province, Argentina

UTC time: 2026-05-02 03:57:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 03:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Salta Province, Argentina. At around 158 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
158.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 03:57:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usp
Coordinates
-24.18497, -66.94395

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 158.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 158.2 km
Intermediate
158.2 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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