Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 195.7 km
- Source
- USP
Salta
Country overviewArgentina
M4.2 Earthquake near Salta Province, Argentina (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Salta Province, Argentina (Argentina) on November 24, 2025 at 13:33 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 196 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USP. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
195.7 km
195.7 km — deeper than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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
Salta
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 518 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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