M4.2 Depth: 184.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Chile-Argentina Border Region (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 23:49:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Chile-Argentina Border Region (Argentina) on September 12, 2025 at 23:49 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 184 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

184.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-12 23:49:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-24.18000, -67.01000

Temperature

6.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

184 km

184 km — deeper than 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

Cordon de Puntas Negras

Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
Caichinque

Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'458 m ·Chile
Aracar

Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
Miniques

Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile
Chiliques

Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile
Tujle, Cerro

Distance: 103 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile

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