A light earthquake with magnitude 4.2 (ml/mb) was reported 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Londres in Argentina on Wednesday. The 4.2-magnitude earthquake was detected at 09:14:09 / 9:14 am (local time epicenter). The earthquake was roughly at a depth of 169.34 km (105 miles). Event ids that are associated to the earthquake: us6000qkzc. Id of event: us6000qkzc. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exist). Global time and date of event 18/06/25 / 2025-06-18 09:14:09 / June 18, 2025 @ 9:14 am UTC/GMT. Exact location, longitude -66.7495° West, latitude -28.0133° South, depth = 169.34 km.
The epicenter was 80 km (50 miles) from Tinogasta (c. 14 500 pop), 63 km (39 miles) from Andalgalá (c. 14 100 pop), 63 km (39 miles) from Arauco (c. 13 700 pop), 92 km (57 miles) from Fiambalá (c. 8 100 pop). Close country/countries, Argentina (c. 41 343 000 pop) (That might be effected). Nearest city/cities or towns, with min 5000 pop, to epicentrum/hypocenter was Fiambalá, Tinogasta, Arauco.
Earthquakes 4.0 to 5.0 are often felt, but only causes minor damage. In the past 24 hours, there have been one, in the last 10 days two, in the past 30 days two and in the last 365 days fifteen earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater that was reported nearby. There are an estimated 13,000 light quakes in the world each year.
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What was your situation during the earthquake? Leave a comment or report about damage, shaking and activity at your home, city and country. This information comes from the USGS Earthquake Notification Service. Read more about the earthquake, Seismometer information, Date-Time, Location, Distances, Parameters and details about this quake, recorded: 50 km SE of Londres, Argentina.
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