Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 251.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta
Country overviewArgentina
M3.8 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)
Map
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on May 20, 2025 at 21:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 251 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
251.1 km
251.1 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
Volcanoes nearby
Salta
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 496 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
Open seismic profileHistoric earthquake map · Argentina
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.
Country statistics · Argentina
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
489
Country (24h)
Argentina
12
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude
Place
Local time