Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 210.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta
Country overviewArgentina
M2.7 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On December 18, 2025 at 13:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 210 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
210 km
210 km — deeper than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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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Salta
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 666 Catalogue entries
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