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M4.0 Depth: 209.8 km

M4.0 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-10 17:30:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 10, 2025 at 17:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 210 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
209.8 km
UTC time
2025-05-10 17:30:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Salta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.34000, -67.42000
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 209.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 209.8 km
Intermediate
209.8 km
209.8 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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  • Pular
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  • Miniques
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile
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