M4.5 Depth: 189.9 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 34 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-22 06:10:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 34 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina (Argentina) on August 22, 2025 at 06:10 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 190 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

189.9 km

UTC time

2025-08-22 06:10:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-24.03190, -66.59470

Temperature

-2.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

189.9 km

189.9 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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