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M3.0 Depth: 209.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-04-23 04:23:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 23, 2025 at 04:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 210 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
209.6 km
UTC time
2025-04-23 04:23:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Salta Province
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.17000, -67.29000
Temperature
-1.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 209.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 209.6 km
Intermediate
209.6 km
209.6 km — deeper than the regional average (148.5 km)
Regional average: 148.5 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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