4.7

M4.7 Earthquake 67 km WSW of Abra Pampa, ArgentinaSeptember 14, 2025

2025-09-14 02:58:46 UTC (2025-09-14) · approx. 10:58 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM4.7(mb)
Time02:58 UTC10:58 PM UTC-4
Depth226.5 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates-22.893°, -66.329°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On September 14, 2025 at 02:58 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck 67 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina, at a depth of 226.5 km and coordinates -22.8930°, -66.3295°. This earthquake was detected by 54 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.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -22.89°, -66.33°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.7 mb
Depth
226.5 km
intermediate depth
Location
-22.8930°N
-66.3295°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000qw2i
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
340
Stations Used
54
Azimuthal Gap
72.0°
Min Station Distance
1.706°
RMS Residual
0.96 sec
Last Updated
2025-12-03 03:58:27 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Abra Pampa, Argentina?

The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 67 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina on September 14, 2025 at 02:58 UTC had a depth of 226.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Where did the earthquake occur?

The earthquake epicenter was located at -22.8930°, -66.3295°, which is 67 km WSW of Abra Pampa, 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.

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: us7000qw2i). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 14, 2025). M4.7 Earthquake 67 km WSW of Abra Pampa, ArgentinaSeptember 14, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qw2i/