Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 201.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta
Country overviewArgentina
M4.2 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)
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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: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
201.3 km
201.3 km — deeper than the regional average (143 km)
Regional average: 143 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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Salta
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 497 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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494
Country (24h)
Argentina
15
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