M3.5 earthquake near Cafayate, Salta
6 h ago · 17 Oct 2026, 22:37 UTC SALTA, ARGENTINA
What happened
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck SALTA, ARGENTINA on 17 Oct 2026, 22:37 UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Minor. Often felt indoors as a light jolt or rattle. Damage is very unlikely. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Cafayate, about 55 km away in Salta, Argentina.
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First reported by EMSC
17 Oct 2026, 23:36 UTC
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