M4.2 Depth: 201.3 km

M4.2 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-08 18:02:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2025 at 18:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 201 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

201.3 km

UTC time

2025-08-08 18:02:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.21000, -67.61000

Temperature

5.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

201.3 km

201.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

Aracar

Distance: 20 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
Caichinque

Distance: 32 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'458 m ·Chile
Pular

Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile
Miniques

Distance: 46 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile
Cordon de Puntas Negras

Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
Tujle, Cerro

Distance: 55 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile

Historic earthquake map · Argentina

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Argentina

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

718

Country (24h)