Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 238.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M3.1 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Chile)
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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 21 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
Details
ID
b0f395f7ef84374fca5a70508e97429574f5a0a7
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
238.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-19 05:21:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.02000,
-67.54000
Temperature
5.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
238.5 km
238.5 km — deeper than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 770 Catalogue entries
Of 769 other entries for this area and period, 536 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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