M4.3 Depth: 167.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Chile-Argentina Border Region (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-08 18:02:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2025 at 18:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Chile-Argentina Border Region (Argentina). At around 167 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: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

167.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-08 18:02:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-24.25000, -67.11000

Temperature

8.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

167 km

167 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

Aracar

Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
Cordon de Puntas Negras

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

Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'458 m ·Chile
Miniques

Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile
Chiliques

Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile
Pular

Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile

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