M3.0 Depth: 220.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-11-28 18:35:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 28, 2025 at 18:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 220 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

220.1 km

UTC time

2025-11-28 18:35:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.23000, -67.71000

Temperature

16.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

220.1 km

220.1 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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