M3.9 Depth: 240.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-11 00:51:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 11, 2025 at 00:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 240 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

240.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-11 00:51:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.21000, -67.19000

Temperature

3.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

240 km

240 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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