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M3.1 Depth: 238.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 05:21:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 19, 2025 at 05:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 239 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 28 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
238.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-19 05:21:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.02000, -67.54000
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 238.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 238.5 km
Intermediate
238.5 km
238.5 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

  • Caichinque
    Distance: 22 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'458 m ·Chile
  • Cordon de Puntas Negras
    Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
  • Miniques
    Distance: 32 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile
  • Aracar
    Distance: 39 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
  • Tujle, Cerro
    Distance: 47 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile
  • Chiliques
    Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile

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