M3.2 Depth: 202.8 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-11-21 13:12:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on November 21, 2025 at 13:12 UTC. At around 203 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

202.8 km

UTC time

2025-11-21 13:12:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.34000, -67.23000

Temperature

15.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

202.8 km

202.8 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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