M3.9 Depth: 169.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near CATAMARCA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 13:20:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 30, 2025 at 13:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near CATAMARCA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 169 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

169.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-30 13:20:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Catamarca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-28.04000, -66.76000

Temperature

22.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

169 km

169 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

Volcanoes nearby

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Tipas

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Ojos del Salado, Nevados

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Peinado

Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'741 m ·Argentina
Falso Azufre

Distance: 210 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina

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