Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USP
La Rioja · Coronel Felipe Varela
Country overviewArgentina · La Rioja
M4.8 Earthquake near Coronel Felipe Varela, La Rioja (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On June 24, 2025 at 01:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Coronel Felipe Varela, La Rioja (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USP. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
e2666d998e5cc6c20333d3d8c8fa2e6b11248734
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-24 01:53:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
usp
Coordinates
-29.25149,
-68.32463
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
La Rioja
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 85 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
568
Country (24h)
Argentina
9