M3.8 Depth: 261.7 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-10-04 00:28:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on October 4, 2025 at 00:28 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 262 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

261.7 km

UTC time

2025-10-04 00:28:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.36000, -68.12000

Temperature

2.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

261.7 km

261.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

Socompa

Distance: 13 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'031 m ·Last eruption: -5250 ·Chile-Argentina
Pular

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Aracar

Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
Tilocalar

Distance: 43 km ·Lava cone(es) ·Elevation: 3'109 m ·Chile
Negrillar, La

Distance: 48 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
Llullaillaco

Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina

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