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M2.6 Depth: 205.2 km

M2.6 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 00:31:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 00:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 205 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
205.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 00:31:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.29000, -67.58000
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 205.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 205.2 km
Intermediate
205.2 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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