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M3.2 Depth: 371.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near San Isidro, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-03-12 20:00:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 12, 2026 at 20:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near San Isidro, Salta (Argentina). The deep hypocenter at about 371 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
371.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-12 20:00:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Salta
City
San Isidro
County
Departamento Iruya
Village
San Isidro
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.78300, -65.25700

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 371 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 371 km
Deep
371 km
371 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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