M3.7 Depth: 214.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-20 04:58:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2025 at 04:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 214 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

214.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-20 04:58:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.20000, -66.89000

Temperature

-3.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

214 km

214 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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