M4.7 Depth: 113.9 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 58 km NE of Calingasta, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 06:29:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 58 km NE of Calingasta, Argentina (Argentina) on December 20, 2025 at 06:29 UTC. At around 114 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

113.9 km

UTC time

2025-12-20 06:29:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-30.95660, -68.99040

Temperature

10.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

113.9 km

113.9 km — shallower 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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