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Argentina · Jujuy

M4.2 Earthquake near Municipio de Volcán, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 20:38:28 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth: 302.0 km
Source: GFZ

Jujuy · Municipio de Volcán

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About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 20:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Volcán, Jujuy (Argentina). The deep hypocenter at about 302 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

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Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

302.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-28 20:38:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Jujuy

City

Municipio de Volcán

County

Departamento Tumbaya

Village

Municipio de Volcán

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-23.90000, -65.54000

Depth profile

Deep

302 km

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

Regional average: 143.2 km

Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

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