M3.2 Depth: 201.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-11-12 12:12:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on November 12, 2025 at 12:12 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 201 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

201.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-12 12:12:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.10000, -67.37000

Temperature

13.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

201 km

201 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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