M4.6 Depth: 196.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Salta Province, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-22 06:10:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Salta Province, Argentina (Argentina) on August 22, 2025 at 06:10 UTC. At around 196 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

196.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-22 06:10:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-24.04000, -66.63000

Temperature

-2.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

196 km

196 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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