Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 185.0 km
- Source
- USP
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M4.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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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 M3.6.
Details
ID
4606571be6bf72ab0f9463396e7cc2d732cfd5e7
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
185.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 17:35:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
usp
Coordinates
-24.26307,
-67.16769
Depth profile
Intermediate
185 km
185 km — deeper than the regional average (143 km)
Regional average: 143 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Salta
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 500 Catalogue entries
Of 499 other entries for this area and period, 11 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
495
Country (24h)
Argentina
14