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M4.6 Depth: 185.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Catamarca Province, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-06-08 19:46:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 8, 2025 at 19:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Catamarca Province, Argentina (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 185 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
185.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-08 19:46:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Catamarca
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-27.95000, -67.03000
Temperature
8.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 185 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 185 km
Intermediate
185 km
185 km — deeper than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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
    Distance: 149 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 4'670 m ·Last eruption: -2300 ·Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 173 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Peinado
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'741 m ·Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 184 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina

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