Earthquake SALTA, ARGENTINA (2.8 ml) (2025-05-20 03:51:18 UTC)
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck on SALTA, ARGENTINA, at 2025-05-20 03:51:18 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in SALTA, ARGENTINA
Recommendation
Light Earthquake
Light Earthquake
Action
Light shaking may be felt indoors.
Suggestion
Stay where you are; it's usually not necessary to take any drastic action. Keep an eye on your surroundings in case of further tremors.
Magnitudo (ml)
2.8
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250520_0000031
Nearest Places
- Hito XX / 4.35 km
- Cerro Agua Delgada / 5.07 km
- Laguna Aracar / 5.08 km
- Hito XXI / 6.36 km
- Paso del Aracar / 7.12 km
Comment
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Depth: 45.40 km
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Depth: 211.31 km
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Time:
Depth: 212.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 212.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)