M3.0 Depth: 229.4 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 21:11:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 28, 2025 at 21:11 UTC. At around 229 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

229.4 km

UTC time

2025-12-28 21:11:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.92000, -67.13000

Temperature

12.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

229.4 km

229.4 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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