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M3.1 Depth: 188.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 05:41:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on May 15, 2025 at 05:41 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 188 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 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
188.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 05:41:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Salta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.21000, -67.23000
Temperature
4.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 188 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 188 km
Intermediate
188 km
188 km — deeper than 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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