M4.1 Depth: 223.5 km

M4.1 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-10-19 01:13:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on October 19, 2025 at 01:13 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 224 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

223.5 km

UTC time

2025-10-19 01:13:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.25000, -67.81000

Temperature

4.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

223.5 km

223.5 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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