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M4.8 Depth: 104.6 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 134 km NW of San José de Jáchal, Argentina

UTC time: 2025-03-16 21:50:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 134 km NW of San José de Jáchal, Argentina on March 16, 2025 at 21:50 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 105 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
104.6 km
UTC time
2025-03-16 21:50:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-29.26570, -69.56870

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 104.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 104.6 km
Intermediate
104.6 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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