Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 177.0 km
- Source
- USP
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M4.5 Earthquake near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On August 8, 2025 at 18:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 177 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
ID
89c7dd20e1f21d40c5b5058c53a6db9067247083
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
177.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-08 18:02:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
Source
usp
Coordinates
-24.13656,
-66.99768
Depth profile
Intermediate
177 km
177 km — deeper than the regional average (143 km)
Regional average: 143 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
Salta
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 497 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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