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M4.4 Depth: 251.6 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 00:03:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina) on August 22, 2026 at 00:03 UTC. At around 252 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 251.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 251.6 km
Intermediate
251.6 km
251.6 km — deeper than the regional average (144.3 km)
Regional average: 144.3 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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