Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 61.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Angastaco
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.7 Earthquake near Municipio de Angastaco, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Angastaco, Salta (Argentina) on August 27, 2026 at 15:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 61 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 15 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
ID
f709295dd4ccb3bc4011c21646c1a6c8267808bc
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
61.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 15:26:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Angastaco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.07000,
-66.50000
Temperature
23.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
61 km
61 km — shallower than the regional average (140.4 km)
Regional average: 140.4 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Salta
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 518 Catalogue entries
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