M4.8 Depth: 162.5 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 65 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-11-09 16:00:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 9, 2025 at 16:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 65 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 163 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

162.5 km

UTC time

2025-11-09 16:00:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-24.26930, -66.95820

Temperature

17.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

162.5 km

162.5 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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