M4.0 Depth: 201.1 km

M4.0 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-09 18:45:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 9, 2025 at 18:45 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 201 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

201.1 km

UTC time

2025-12-09 18:45:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.36000, -67.27000

Temperature

21.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

201.1 km

201.1 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 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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