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M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-23 16:46:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on May 23, 2025 at 16:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-23 16:46:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Salta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.33000, -66.50000
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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