Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 214.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta
Country overviewArgentina
M3.1 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On December 11, 2025 at 16:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
214 km
214 km — deeper than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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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Salta
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 518 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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