M3.0 Depth: 261.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-19 01:15:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on September 19, 2025 at 01:15 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 261 km. 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

M3.0

Depth

261.2 km

UTC time

2025-09-19 01:15:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.26000, -67.83000

Temperature

0.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

261.2 km

261.2 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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Socompa

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Miniques

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