M3.1 Depth: 235.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 18:28:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on September 18, 2025 at 18:28 UTC. At around 235 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

235.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-18 18:28:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.84000, -67.15000

Temperature

13.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

235 km

235 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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