M4.8 Depth: 167.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-01 07:38:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on September 1, 2025 at 07:38 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 167 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

167.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-01 07:38:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.20400, -66.93900

Temperature

-5.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

167 km

167 km — close to 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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