Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 173.4 km
- Source
- USGS
Salta
Country overviewArgentina
M4.8 Earthquake near 94 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina (Argentina)
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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: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
173.4 km
173.4 km — deeper than the regional average (143 km)
Regional average: 143 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
Salta
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 497 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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