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M4.9 Depth: 191.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Salta Province, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-07-30 12:32:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2025 at 12:32 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Salta Province, Argentina (Argentina). At around 191 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
191.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 12:32:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Jujuy
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-24.05000, -66.83000
Temperature
4.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 191 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 191 km
Intermediate
191 km
191 km — deeper than the regional average (146.4 km)
Regional average: 146.4 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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