Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 217.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta
Country overviewArgentina
M3.2 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On August 12, 2025 at 15:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 217 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
217 km
217 km — deeper than the regional average (143 km)
Regional average: 143 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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Salta
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 497 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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15
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