M3.0 Depth: 231.7 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 09:29:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 15, 2025 at 09:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 232 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: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

231.7 km

UTC time

2025-12-15 09:29:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.09000, -67.46000

Temperature

6.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

231.7 km

231.7 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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