M4.7 Depth: 162.4 km

M4.7 Earthquake near CATAMARCA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-07-18 16:16:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near CATAMARCA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on July 18, 2025 at 16:16 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 162 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

162.4 km

UTC time

2025-07-18 16:16:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Catamarca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-27.91400, -66.49100

Temperature

20.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

162.4 km

162.4 km — close to 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

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Peinado

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Tipas

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Ojos del Salado, Nevados

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Falso Azufre

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