M4.3 Depth: 169.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Catamarca Province, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 13:20:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 30, 2025 at 13:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Catamarca Province, 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 event was recorded by GFZ. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

169.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-30 13:20:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Catamarca

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-28.05000, -66.73000

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

169 km

169 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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