M4.0 Depth: 233.6 km

M4.0 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 23:24:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 14, 2025 at 23:24 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 234 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

233.6 km

UTC time

2025-12-14 23:24:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.10000, -67.12000

Temperature

9.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

233.6 km

233.6 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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