M4.9 Depth: 571.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-07-03 06:13:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on July 3, 2025 at 06:13 UTC. At roughly 571 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

571.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-03 06:13:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Santiago del Estero

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-27.26750, -63.31650

Temperature

3.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

571 km

571 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 km

Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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