M4.5 Depth: 155.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Chile-Argentina Border Region (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-10-22 09:36:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Chile-Argentina Border Region (Argentina) on October 22, 2025 at 09:36 UTC. At around 155 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

155.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-22 09:36:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-24.33000, -67.36000

Temperature

4.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

155 km

155 km — close to the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 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

Aracar

Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
Caichinque

Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'458 m ·Chile
Cordon de Puntas Negras

Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
Miniques

Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile
Pular

Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile
Tujle, Cerro

Distance: 82 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile

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