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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-04-23 00:27:30 UTC Local time: —

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: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-23 00:27:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Salta Province
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.96000, -66.52000
Temperature
8.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Blanco, Cerro
    Distance: 151 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 4'670 m ·Last eruption: -2300 ·Argentina
  • Peinado
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'741 m ·Argentina
  • Condor, El
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'373 m ·Argentina
  • Central Andean Arc at 25.1°S
    Distance: 201 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 4'652 m ·Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 207 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field
    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'451 m ·Chile-Argentina

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