M4.6 Depth: 200.5 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 129 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina

UTC time: 2025-03-03 04:40:34 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 129 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina on March 3, 2025 at 04:40 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 201 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
200.5 km
UTC time
2025-03-03 04:40:34 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-22.78660, -66.95100

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 200.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 200.5 km
Intermediate
200.5 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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