M3.0 Depth: 253.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 16:40:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 19, 2025 at 16:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 253 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

253.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-19 16:40:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.88900, -67.06600

Temperature

20.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

253 km

253 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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