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M4.8 Depth: 98.5 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 96 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina

UTC time: 2025-03-18 20:25:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 96 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina on March 18, 2025 at 20:25 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 99 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
98.5 km
UTC time
2025-03-18 20:25:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-28.40500, -69.10480

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 98.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 98.5 km
Intermediate
98.5 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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