M4.2 Depth: 281.5 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 68 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-26 11:56:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 68 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina (Argentina) on May 26, 2025 at 11:56 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 282 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
281.5 km
UTC time
2025-05-26 11:56:10 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-22.90880, -66.33110
Temperature
4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 281.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 281.5 km
Intermediate
281.5 km
281.5 km — deeper than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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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