M2.7 Depth: 163.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near CATAMARCA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-01 10:30:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 1, 2025 at 10:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near CATAMARCA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 163 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

163.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-01 10:30:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Catamarca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-27.49900, -67.33400

Temperature

23.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

163 km

163 km — close to 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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Peinado

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Tipas

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Ojos del Salado, Nevados

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Falso Azufre

Distance: 129 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina

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