M4.4 Depth: 182.1 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 64 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 15:10:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 64 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina (Argentina) on August 31, 2025 at 15:10 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 182 km. 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

M4.4

Depth

182.1 km

UTC time

2025-08-31 15:10:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-24.29820, -66.94340

Temperature

7.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

182.1 km

182.1 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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