M3.1 Depth: 254.3 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-11-03 22:03:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 3, 2025 at 22:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 254 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

254.3 km

UTC time

2025-11-03 22:03:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.93000, -67.20000

Temperature

6.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

254.3 km

254.3 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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