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M3.2 Depth: 241.6 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-03-20 04:32:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2026 at 04:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA. At around 242 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
241.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 04:32:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.83000, -67.22000
Temperature
5.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 241.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 241.6 km
Intermediate
241.6 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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