M4.8 Depth: 260.7 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 37 km NNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-28 17:02:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2025 at 17:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 37 km NNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina (Argentina). At around 261 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

M4.8

Depth

260.7 km

UTC time

2025-08-28 17:02:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-22.41550, -65.84540

Temperature

13.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

260.7 km

260.7 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

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