Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 242.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M3.9 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Chile) on September 2, 2025 at 02:20 UTC. At around 242 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
a9fa0f0c03cf9dc1b884547cca345084cf7b9f11
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
242.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 02:20:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.95000,
-67.57000
Temperature
2.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
242 km
242 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
10 Sep 2025 – 10 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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