Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 160.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta
Country overviewArgentina
M3.5 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On July 12, 2025 at 12:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 160 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
160 km
160 km — close to 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
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Salta
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 498 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Argentina
16
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