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M4.0 Depth: 157.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-28 00:03:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 28, 2025 at 00:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 157 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
157.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-28 00:03:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Salta
City
Municipio de Tolar Grande
County
Los Andes
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
usp
Coordinates
-24.58897, -68.13113

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 157 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 157 km
Intermediate
157 km
157 km — close to the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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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