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M4.2 Depth: 196.8 km

M4.2 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-06 08:28:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2025 at 08:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 197 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
196.8 km
UTC time
2025-05-06 08:28:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Salta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.33000, -67.34000
Temperature
-2.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 196.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 196.8 km
Intermediate
196.8 km
196.8 km — deeper than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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

  • Aracar
    Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
  • Caichinque
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  • Cordon de Puntas Negras
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
  • Miniques
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile
  • Pular
    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile
  • Tujle, Cerro
    Distance: 83 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile

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