M4.7 Depth: 100.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Chile-Argentina Border Region (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-10-28 18:17:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Chile-Argentina Border Region (Argentina) on October 28, 2025 at 18:17 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 100 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

100.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-28 18:17:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-30.98000, -69.37000

Temperature

13.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

100 km

100 km — shallower 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

Tupungatito

Distance: 275 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 316 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 357 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 405 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 413 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tipas

Distance: 428 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina

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