Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 247.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
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M2.9 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Chile) on November 12, 2025 at 15:31 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 248 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
74346d99a12925f3ca706d4580e2e68382dcd40a
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
247.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-12 15:31:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.21000,
-67.78000
Temperature
22.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
247.9 km
247.9 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
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,588 Catalogue entries
Of 1,587 other entries for this area and period, 763 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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