Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 219.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta
Country overviewArgentina
M2.8 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on June 12, 2025 at 19:37 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 219 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
219.3 km
219.3 km — deeper than the regional average (142.9 km)
Regional average: 142.9 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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Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 607 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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