M4.4 Depth: 181.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-10-22 11:00:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 22, 2025 at 11:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 181 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

181.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-22 11:00:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.28620, -67.28460

Temperature

11.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

181 km

181 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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Cordon de Puntas Negras

Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
Miniques

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Pular

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Tujle, Cerro

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