M4.4 Depth: 126.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near La Rioja Province, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-06 18:55:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 6, 2025 at 18:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near La Rioja Province, Argentina (Argentina). At around 126 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

126.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-06 18:55:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Catamarca

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-28.35000, -67.45000

Temperature

9.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

126 km

126 km — close to 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

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