M 4.5 - 8 km NNW of Pocito, Argentina

December 30, 2016 at 15:48:24 UTC

Depth: 107.61 km (Intermediate)

M 4.5

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

1

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.5 mwr
Depth107.61 km (Intermediate)
Location-31.6078S, 68.6146W
Community IntensityII (Weak)
Felt Reports (DYFI)1 people
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance312 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.5 mean?

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake is classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 107.61 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but cause less surface damage.

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