M3.0 Depth: 185.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near CATAMARCA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 15:46:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2025 at 15:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near CATAMARCA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 185 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

185.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-24 15:46:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Catamarca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-28.00000, -66.50000

Temperature

18.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

185 km

185 km — deeper than 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

Volcanoes nearby

Blanco, Cerro

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Incahuasi, Nevado de

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Peinado

Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'741 m ·Argentina
Tipas

Distance: 222 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
Ojos del Salado, Nevados

Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
Falso Azufre

Distance: 228 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina

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