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M3.3 Depth: 178.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-03 12:32:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on August 3, 2025 at 12:32 UTC. At around 178 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
178.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 12:32:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Salta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.23400, -67.05400
Temperature
3.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 178 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 178 km
Intermediate
178 km
178 km — deeper than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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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