M3.2 Depth: 127.8 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 00:18:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 18, 2025 at 00:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 128 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

127.8 km

UTC time

2025-12-18 00:18:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.54000, -68.33000

Temperature

1.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

127.8 km

127.8 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

Socompa

Distance: 18 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'031 m ·Last eruption: -5250 ·Chile-Argentina
Llullaillaco

Distance: 28 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
Negrillar, La

Distance: 36 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
Pular

Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile
Central Andean Arc at 25.1°S

Distance: 60 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 4'652 m ·Argentina
Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field

Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'451 m ·Chile-Argentina

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