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M3.6 Depth: 230.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-06-05 05:39:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 5, 2025 at 05:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 230 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
230.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-05 05:39:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Salta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.12000, -67.34000
Temperature
1.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 230 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 230 km
Intermediate
230 km
230 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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