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M4.2 Depth: 160.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Municipio de La Poma, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-11 00:51:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de La Poma, Salta (Argentina) on September 11, 2025 at 00:51 UTC. At around 160 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USP. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 160 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 160 km
Intermediate
160 km
160 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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