Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 247.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M3.5 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Chile) on May 22, 2025 at 04:25 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 247 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
Details
ID
a65b2de94a2457c464c7293b686fd50138efc64a
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
247.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-22 04:25:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.10000,
-67.81000
Temperature
0.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
247 km
247 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
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 761 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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