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M4.0 Depth: 192.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-05-02 03:57:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA on May 2, 2026 at 03:57 UTC. At around 192 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
192.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 03:57:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.23000, -67.44000
Temperature
2.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 192 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 192 km
Intermediate
192 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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