Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 362.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta
Country overviewArgentina
M3.0 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On May 28, 2025 at 04:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At roughly 362 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.
Details
Depth profile
Deep
362 km
362 km — deeper than the regional average (142.9 km)
Regional average: 142.9 km
Why depth matters
Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
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Salta
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 496 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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489
Country (24h)
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