M4.9 Depth: 192.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-11-18 07:11:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 18, 2025 at 07:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 192 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 EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

192.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-18 07:11:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.13760, -67.00940

Temperature

2.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

192 km

192 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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