M2.7 Depth: 165.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near CATAMARCA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-02 13:34:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near CATAMARCA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 2, 2025 at 13:34 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 165 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

165.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-02 13:34:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Catamarca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-27.99600, -66.72800

Temperature

30.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

165 km

165 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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