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M3.8 Depth: 209.8 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-16 19:07:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2025 at 19:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 210 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
209.8 km
UTC time
2025-05-16 19:07:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Salta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.27000, -67.34000
Temperature
12.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 209.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 209.8 km
Intermediate
209.8 km
209.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Aracar
    Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
  • Caichinque
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  • Cordon de Puntas Negras
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
  • Miniques
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  • Pular
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile
  • Tujle, Cerro
    Distance: 79 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile

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