M3.8 Depth: 204.5 km

M3.8 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-21 14:18:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 21, 2025 at 14:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 205 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

204.5 km

UTC time

2025-09-21 14:18:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.76000, -67.20000

Temperature

11.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

204.5 km

204.5 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 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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