Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 182.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Salta
Country overviewArgentina
M4.9 Earthquake near Salta Province, Argentina (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Salta Province, Argentina (Argentina) on July 13, 2025 at 05:56 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 182 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by GFZ. Argentina: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
182 km
182 km — deeper than the regional average (142.9 km)
Regional average: 142.9 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
Salta
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 498 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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