Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 205.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M4.3 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On October 8, 2025 at 17:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Chile). At around 206 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 26 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
ID
1aadbd453863e7c85db20ac2068731cf5587548c
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
205.9 km
UTC time
2025-10-08 17:22:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.13000,
-67.65000
Temperature
10.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
205.9 km
205.9 km — deeper than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 763 Catalogue entries
Of 762 other entries for this area and period, 74 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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