M4.7 Earthquake 111 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina — February 10, 2025
2025-02-10 22:47:05 UTC (2025-02-10) · approx. 6:47 PM UTC-4 local
On February 10, 2025 at 22:47 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck 111 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina, at a depth of 204.7 km and coordinates -23.0850°, -66.7622°. This earthquake was detected by 45 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
-66.7622°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near El Aguilar, Argentina?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 111 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina on February 10, 2025 at 22:47 UTC had a depth of 204.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -23.0850°, -66.7622°, which is 111 km W of El Aguilar, 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: us7000pcs9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, February 10, 2025). M4.7 Earthquake 111 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina — February 10, 2025. Retrieved April 26, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pcs9/