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M3.5 Depth: 250.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-07-02 15:20:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 2, 2025 at 15:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 250 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
250.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-02 15:20:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Salta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.04000, -67.16000
Temperature
10.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 250 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 250 km
Intermediate
250 km
250 km — deeper than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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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