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M4.8 Depth: 173.4 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 94 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-08 18:02:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 94 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina (Argentina) on August 8, 2025 at 18:02 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 173 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: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
173.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-08 18:02:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Salta
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-24.22160, -67.25100
Temperature
5.0°C

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