M4.2 Depth: 239.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 97 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-06 07:20:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 97 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina (Argentina) on September 6, 2025 at 07:20 UTC. At around 240 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

239.9 km

UTC time

2025-09-06 07:20:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-22.86830, -66.62990

Temperature

-2.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

239.9 km

239.9 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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