Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 192.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M4.0 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On September 22, 2025 at 23:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Chile). At around 192 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
e2121ecbf0c6dc9a6e556387a59fa2ac799b7368
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
192.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-22 23:16:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.10000,
-67.57000
Temperature
5.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
192.2 km
192.2 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
Of 761 other entries for this area and period, 122 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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