M3.6 Depth: 166.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 04:42:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 12, 2025 at 04:42 UTC. At around 166 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

166.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-12 04:42:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.30000, -67.34000

Temperature

6.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

166 km

166 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

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