M3.8 Depth: 146.5 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-13 00:13:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on August 13, 2025 at 00:13 UTC. At around 147 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

146.5 km

UTC time

2025-08-13 00:13:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.48000, -68.02000

Temperature

2.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

146.5 km

146.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

Socompa

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Aracar

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Pular

Distance: 33 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile
Tilocalar

Distance: 58 km ·Lava cone(es) ·Elevation: 3'109 m ·Chile
Llullaillaco

Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
Negrillar, La

Distance: 60 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile

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