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M4.4 Earthquake 68 km S of Pocito, ArgentinaDecember 2, 2025

2025-12-02 23:28:31 UTC (2025-12-02) · approx. 6:28 PM UTC-5 local

MagnitudeM4.4(mwr)
Time23:28 UTC6:28 PM UTC-5
Depth37.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates-32.297°, -68.518°
Felt by3DYFI responses
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On December 2, 2025 at 23:28 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 68 km S of Pocito, Argentina, at a depth of 37.5 km and coordinates -32.2965°, -68.5182°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -32.30°, -68.52°

Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking

Aggregated felt-report intensity from 3 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.

USGS DYFI community-reported intensity map for the M4.4 earthquake near 68 km S of Pocito, Argentina

Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mwr
Depth
37.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
-32.2965°N
-68.5182°E
Felt Reports
3
DYFI responses
Community Intensity
3.1
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000rs3h
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
299
Stations Used
56
Azimuthal Gap
40.0°
Min Station Distance
0.760°
RMS Residual
0.72 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-25 16:18:43 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Pocito, Argentina?

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 68 km S of Pocito, Argentina on December 2, 2025 at 23:28 UTC had a depth of 37.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rs3h). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 2, 2025). M4.4 Earthquake 68 km S of Pocito, ArgentinaDecember 2, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rs3h/