M4.9 Depth: 161.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Chile-Argentina Border Region (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-11-18 07:11:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 18, 2025 at 07:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Chile-Argentina Border Region (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 161 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

161.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-18 07:11:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-24.16000, -67.01000

Temperature

2.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

161 km

161 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

Cordon de Puntas Negras

Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
Caichinque

Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'458 m ·Chile
Aracar

Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
Miniques

Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile
Chiliques

Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile
Tujle, Cerro

Distance: 102 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile

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