Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 173.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Salta
Country overviewArgentina
M4.3 Earthquake near Chile-Argentina Border Region (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Chile-Argentina Border Region (Argentina) on July 15, 2025 at 21:53 UTC. At around 173 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
173 km
173 km — deeper than the regional average (142.9 km)
Regional average: 142.9 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Salta
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 498 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
510
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Argentina
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