M4.5 Depth: 186.2 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 71 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina (Argentina)

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

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 71 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina (Argentina) on September 12, 2025 at 23:49 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 186 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

186.2 km

UTC time

2025-09-12 23:49:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-24.26350, -67.02190

Temperature

6.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

186.2 km

186.2 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

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