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M2.7 Depth: 223.6 km

M2.7 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-29 06:31:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 29, 2025 at 06:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 224 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
223.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-29 06:31:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Salta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.24000, -67.70000
Temperature
1.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 223.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 223.6 km
Intermediate
223.6 km
223.6 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

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