Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta
Country overviewArgentina
M3.5 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)
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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: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (142.9 km)
Regional average: 142.9 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
Volcanoes nearby
Salta
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 497 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
497
Country (24h)
Argentina
12
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