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M3.7 Depth: 61.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Municipio de Angastaco, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 15:26:40 UTC Local time: —

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 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
61.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 15:26:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Salta
City
Municipio de Angastaco
County
San Carlos
Village
Municipio de Angastaco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.07000, -66.50000
Temperature
23.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 61 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 61 km
Shallow
61 km
61 km — shallower than the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 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

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