M4.7 Earthquake 39 km SSE of Calingasta, Argentina — June 22, 2025
2025-06-22 14:46:06 UTC (2025-06-22) · approx. 9:46 AM UTC-5 local
On June 22, 2025 at 14:46 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck 39 km SSE of Calingasta, Argentina, at a depth of 121.0 km and coordinates -31.6817°, -69.3335°. This earthquake was detected by 52 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-69.3335°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Calingasta, Argentina?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 39 km SSE of Calingasta, Argentina on June 22, 2025 at 14:46 UTC had a depth of 121.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -31.6817°, -69.3335°, which is 39 km SSE of Calingasta, Argentina.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000qlti). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, June 22, 2025). M4.7 Earthquake 39 km SSE of Calingasta, Argentina — June 22, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000qlti/