Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 245.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M3.5 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On July 21, 2025 at 15:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Chile). At around 245 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
8d0fd6f8c236964da7d88cfeb0a49e4cc2dbd1d1
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
245.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-21 15:14:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.16000,
-67.65000
Temperature
11.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
245 km
245 km — deeper than the regional average (99.5 km)
Regional average: 99.5 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
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 762 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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