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M3.8 Depth: 251.1 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 21:57:36 UTC Local time: —

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 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
251.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-20 21:57:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Salta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.13000, -67.56000
Temperature
6.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 251.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 251.1 km
Intermediate
251.1 km
251.1 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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