M2.8 Depth: 172.6 km

M2.8 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-11-02 14:50:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on November 2, 2025 at 14:50 UTC. At around 173 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

172.6 km

UTC time

2025-11-02 14:50:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.43000, -68.04000

Temperature

9.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

172.6 km

172.6 km — close to 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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Pular

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Aracar

Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
Tilocalar

Distance: 52 km ·Lava cone(es) ·Elevation: 3'109 m ·Chile
Negrillar, La

Distance: 57 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
Llullaillaco

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