M3.2 Depth: 202.2 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-03 09:18:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near SALTA, ARGENTINA (Chile) on September 3, 2025 at 09:18 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 202 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
202.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-03 09:18:31 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.91000, -67.30000
Temperature
2.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 202.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 202.2 km
Intermediate
202.2 km
202.2 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

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    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
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  • Aracar
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
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