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M4.3 Depth: 184.5 km

M4.3 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-26 03:43:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2025 at 03:43 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 185 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
184.5 km
UTC time
2025-05-26 03:43:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Salta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.31400, -67.14570
Temperature
-0.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 184.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 184.5 km
Intermediate
184.5 km
184.5 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: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
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  • Cordon de Puntas Negras
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
  • Miniques
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  • Pular
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile
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    Distance: 98 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile

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