M3.9 Depth: 206.4 km

M3.9 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-03 00:58:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 3, 2025 at 00:58 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 206 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

206.4 km

UTC time

2025-12-03 00:58:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.26000, -67.15000

Temperature

10.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

206.4 km

206.4 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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