M4.2 Depth: 195.7 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Salta Province, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-11-24 13:33:18 UTC Local time: —

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 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

195.7 km

UTC time

2025-11-24 13:33:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

usp

Coordinates

-24.00816, -66.91229

Temperature

15.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

195.7 km

195.7 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

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