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M4.4 Depth: 125.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Municipio de Tinogasta, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-06 18:55:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 6, 2025 at 18:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tinogasta, Catamarca (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 125 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USP. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 125 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 125 km
Intermediate
125 km
125 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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