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M3.4 Depth: 219.2 km

M3.4 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 06:18:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2025 at 06:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 219 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
219.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 06:18:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Salta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.33000, -67.17000
Temperature
0.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 219.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 219.2 km
Intermediate
219.2 km
219.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
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  • Cordon de Puntas Negras
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
  • Miniques
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  • Pular
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile
  • Tujle, Cerro
    Distance: 97 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile

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