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M4.2 Depth: 168.5 km

M4.2 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-28 00:03:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 28, 2025 at 00:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 169 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
168.5 km
UTC time
2025-05-28 00:03:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.56000, -68.64000
Temperature
-5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 168.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 168.5 km
Intermediate
168.5 km
168.5 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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

  • Llullaillaco
    Distance: 21 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Negrillar, La
    Distance: 27 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
  • Socompa
    Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'031 m ·Last eruption: -5250 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'451 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Central Andean Arc at 25.1°S
    Distance: 69 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 4'652 m ·Argentina
  • Lastarria
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'706 m ·Chile-Argentina

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