M4.2 Depth: 246.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Jujuy Province, Argentina

UTC time: 2026-04-05 22:56:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 22:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Jujuy Province, Argentina. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 246 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
246.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 22:56:07 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-22.91000, -66.55000
Temperature
7.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 246 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 246 km
Intermediate
246 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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