M2.9 Depth: 173.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near CATAMARCA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 19:29:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near CATAMARCA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 30, 2025 at 19:29 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 173 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

173.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-30 19:29:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Catamarca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-27.99600, -66.55100

Temperature

32.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

173 km

173 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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