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M4.1 Depth: 208.1 km

M4.1 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-08 16:16:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 8, 2025 at 16:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 208 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
208.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-08 16:16:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Salta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.30000, -67.32000
Temperature
13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 208.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 208.1 km
Intermediate
208.1 km
208.1 km — deeper than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
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  • Miniques
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    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile
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