M4.5 Depth: 98.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 96 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-11-30 02:51:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 96 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina (Argentina) on November 30, 2025 at 02:51 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 98 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

98.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-30 02:51:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

La Rioja

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-28.49840, -69.15330

Temperature

0.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

98 km

98 km — shallower 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tipas

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Ojos del Salado, Nevados

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Incahuasi, Nevado de

Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
Falso Azufre

Distance: 204 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
Condor, El

Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'373 m ·Argentina

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