M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 272 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina

UTC time: 2025-08-22 17:31:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 272 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina on August 22, 2025 at 17:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-22 17:31:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

-57.17760, -67.21000

Temperature

3.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Fueguino

Distance: 310 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 157 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Chile

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Global (24h)

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