M4.4 Depth: 116.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 52 km NW of Calingasta, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 05:37:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 52 km NW of Calingasta, Argentina (Argentina) on December 26, 2025 at 05:37 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 116 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

116.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-26 05:37:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-31.00950, -69.81940

Temperature

1.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

116 km

116 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

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