M3.3 Depth: 239.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 05:30:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 29, 2025 at 05:30 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 239 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

239.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-29 05:30:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.85000, -66.19000

Temperature

12.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

239 km

239 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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