M4.5 Depth: 185.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-09 17:35:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on September 9, 2025 at 17:35 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 185 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

185.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-09 17:35:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Salta

City

Municipio de Tolar Grande

County

Los Andes

Village

Municipio de Tolar Grande

Source

usp

Coordinates

-24.26307, -67.16769

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

185 km

185 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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