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Argentina · Jujuy

M4.1 Earthquake near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-04-09 10:31:02 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
210.0 km
Source
USP

Jujuy · Municipio de Mina Pirquitas

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About this earthquake

On April 9, 2025 at 10:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 210 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 210 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 210 km
Intermediate
210 km
210 km — deeper than the regional average (142.9 km)
Regional average: 142.9 km
Why depth matters

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

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Jujuy

Context for this earthquake

07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 240 Catalogue entries

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