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M4.2 Depth: 225.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-05-16 06:49:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2026 at 06:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 225 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
225.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 06:49:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.85000, -67.16000
Temperature
-3.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 225 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 225 km
Intermediate
225 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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