M4.5 Depth: 169.5 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 86 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-09 17:35:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 9, 2025 at 17:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 86 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 169 km. 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 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

169.5 km

UTC time

2025-09-09 17:35:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-24.31170, -67.16080

Temperature

13.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

169.5 km

169.5 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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