Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 228.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M3.5 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On December 19, 2025 at 07:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Chile). At around 229 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 31 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.
Details
ID
1a540e6e62baf3b04d36e70be434b5c484569960
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
228.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 07:39:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.04000,
-67.36000
Temperature
5.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
228.9 km
228.9 km — deeper than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
Región de Antofagasta
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 764 Catalogue entries
Of 763 other entries for this area and period, 259 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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