M3.1 Depth: 209.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 08:41:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 31, 2025 at 08:41 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 210 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

209.7 km

UTC time

2025-12-31 08:41:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.18000, -67.43000

Temperature

6.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

209.7 km

209.7 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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