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M4.2 Depth: 280.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-06-16 09:07:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Abra Pampa, Jujuy (Argentina) on June 16, 2025 at 09:07 UTC. At around 280 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 data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 280 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 280 km
Intermediate
280 km
280 km — deeper than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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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