M4.2 Depth: 186.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Chile-Argentina border region (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 04:30:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Chile-Argentina border region (Argentina) on September 12, 2025 at 04:30 UTC. At around 186 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 event was recorded by ISC. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

186.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-12 04:30:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

isc

Coordinates

-24.03000, -67.22000

Temperature

-0.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

186 km

186 km — deeper than 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: 45 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
Caichinque

Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'458 m ·Chile
Miniques

Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile
Aracar

Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
Chiliques

Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile
Tujle, Cerro

Distance: 77 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile

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