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Argentina · Jujuy

M3.7 Earthquake near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-25 08:55:25 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth: 263.7 km
Source: EMSC

Jujuy · Municipio de Mina Pirquitas

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina) on May 25, 2026 at 08:55 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 264 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

01423f068e1d3d708659e822ac71637b56871984

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

263.7 km

UTC time

2026-05-25 08:55:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Jujuy

City

Municipio de Mina Pirquitas

County

Departamento Rinconada

Village

Municipio de Mina Pirquitas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-22.90000, -66.90000

Temperature

-1.2°C

Depth profile

Intermediate

263.7 km

263.7 km — deeper than the regional average (143.2 km)

Regional average: 143.2 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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