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M4.1 Depth: 236.2 km

M4.1 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 21:30:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2025 at 21:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 236 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
236.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 21:30:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Salta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.98000, -67.19000
Temperature
8.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 236.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 236.2 km
Intermediate
236.2 km
236.2 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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