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M4.8 Depth: 190.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Municipio de Saujil, Catamarca (Argentina)

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

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2025 at 16:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Saujil, Catamarca (Argentina). At around 190 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 190 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 190 km
Intermediate
190 km
190 km — deeper than 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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