M3.3 Depth: 157.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-04 20:33:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 4, 2025 at 20:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 157 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

157.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-04 20:33:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.67000, -67.67000

Temperature

8.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

157 km

157 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

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Pular

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Central Andean Arc at 25.1°S

Distance: 75 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 4'652 m ·Argentina
Caichinque

Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'458 m ·Chile
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