M3.7 Depth: 213.7 km

M3.7 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-25 07:57:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 25, 2025 at 07:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 214 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

213.7 km

UTC time

2025-08-25 07:57:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.21000, -67.36000

Temperature

-6.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

213.7 km

213.7 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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