M3.2 Depth: 230.2 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-10-01 04:10:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 1, 2025 at 04:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 230 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

230.2 km

UTC time

2025-10-01 04:10:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.14000, -67.40000

Temperature

0.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

230.2 km

230.2 km — deeper than 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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