M5.0 Earthquake 63 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina — August 17, 2025
2025-08-17 19:09:40 UTC (2025-08-17) · approx. 3:09 PM UTC-4 local
On August 17, 2025 at 19:09 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 63 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina, at a depth of 241.7 km and coordinates -22.6794°, -66.3110°. This earthquake was detected by 76 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-66.3110°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Abra Pampa, Argentina?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 63 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina on August 17, 2025 at 19:09 UTC had a depth of 241.7 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -22.6794°, -66.3110°, which is 63 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000r1ri). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 17, 2025). M5.0 Earthquake 63 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina — August 17, 2025. Retrieved November 4, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000r1ri/