M4.9 Depth: 221.9 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 115 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-11-28 07:13:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 115 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina (Argentina) on November 28, 2025 at 07:13 UTC. At around 222 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

221.9 km

UTC time

2025-11-28 07:13:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-22.75020, -66.82050

Temperature

2.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

221.9 km

221.9 km — deeper than 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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