Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta Province
Country overviewArgentina
M3.0 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on April 23, 2025 at 00:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
c82092ea472ade6f719c57a147e3126ce6ef8d23
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-23 00:27:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.96000,
-66.52000
Temperature
8.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (142.9 km)
Regional average: 142.9 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,404 Catalogue entries
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