Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 212.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta
Country overviewArgentina
M2.7 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On May 19, 2025 at 11:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 212 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
212.4 km
212.4 km — deeper than the regional average (142.9 km)
Regional average: 142.9 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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Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 607 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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