M4.2 Depth: 167.2 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 71 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-10-08 17:22:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 8, 2025 at 17:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 71 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina (Argentina). At around 167 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

167.2 km

UTC time

2025-10-08 17:22:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-24.25330, -67.02370

Temperature

13.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

167.2 km

167.2 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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