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M4.0 Depth: 221.4 km

M4.0 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 20:03:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Chile) on August 31, 2025 at 20:03 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 221 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 37 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
221.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 20:03:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.58000, -67.25000
Temperature
-2.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 221.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 221.4 km
Intermediate
221.4 km
221.4 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

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    Distance: 56 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile
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