M4.2 Depth: 169.3 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 50 km SE of Londres, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-06-18 09:14:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 50 km SE of Londres, Argentina (Argentina) on June 18, 2025 at 09:14 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 169 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

169.3 km

UTC time

2025-06-18 09:14:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Catamarca

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-28.01330, -66.74950

Temperature

10.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

169.3 km

169.3 km — close to the regional average (146.9 km)

Regional average: 146.9 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

Blanco, Cerro

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Incahuasi, Nevado de

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Tipas

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Ojos del Salado, Nevados

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Peinado

Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'741 m ·Argentina
Falso Azufre

Distance: 209 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina

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