| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 181.1 km |
| Coordinates | -24.225, -66.794 |
| UTC time | 2026-01-01 04:26:24.045 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, January 1, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 04:26 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is San Salvador de Jujuy (Argentina - AR), about 152.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -66.794 and latitude -24.225.
| Location | Salta |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-01-01
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 152.0 km |
| Salta | 153.3 km |
| Palpalá | 160.4 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 195.7 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 208.5 km |
| Villazón | 267.9 km |
| Orán | 279.4 km |
| Calama | 293.5 km |
| Bermejo | 300.9 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 318.9 km |
| Yerba Buena | 325.0 km |
| San Miguel de Tucumán | 329.6 km |
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