M3.8 Depth: 249.6 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-11-08 18:27:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 8, 2025 at 18:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 250 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 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

249.6 km

UTC time

2025-11-08 18:27:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.29000, -67.96000

Temperature

10.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

249.6 km

249.6 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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Socompa

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Tilocalar

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Tujle, Cerro

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