M4.1 Depth: 201.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Salta Province, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 23:24:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Salta Province, Argentina (Argentina) on December 14, 2025 at 23:24 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 201 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

201.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-14 23:24:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-24.07000, -66.89000

Temperature

9.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

201 km

201 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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