M3.5 Depth: 168.7 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-10-05 18:22:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on October 5, 2025 at 18:22 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 169 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

168.7 km

UTC time

2025-10-05 18:22:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.29000, -66.79000

Temperature

14.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

168.7 km

168.7 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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