M3.6 Depth: 171.8 km

M3.6 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-23 17:54:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 23, 2025 at 17:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 172 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

171.8 km

UTC time

2025-09-23 17:54:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.42000, -68.21000

Temperature

10.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

171.8 km

171.8 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

Socompa

Distance: 5 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'031 m ·Last eruption: -5250 ·Chile-Argentina
Pular

Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile
Negrillar, La

Distance: 40 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
Aracar

Distance: 46 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
Llullaillaco

Distance: 46 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
Tilocalar

Distance: 51 km ·Lava cone(es) ·Elevation: 3'109 m ·Chile

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