M4.5 Depth: 107.1 km

M4.5 Earthquake near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-11-30 02:51:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 30, 2025 at 02:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 107 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 EMSC. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

107.1 km

UTC time

2025-11-30 02:51:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

La Rioja

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-28.49000, -69.14000

Temperature

0.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

107.1 km

107.1 km — shallower 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

Tipas

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Solo, El

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Ojos del Salado, Nevados

Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
Incahuasi, Nevado de

Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
Falso Azufre

Distance: 203 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
Condor, El

Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'373 m ·Argentina

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