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Argentina · Jujuy

M4.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 13:28:26 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M4.5

Depth: 202.6 km
Source: USGS

Jujuy · Municipio de Susques

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About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 13:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 203 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

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Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

202.6 km

UTC time

2026-05-17 13:28:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Jujuy

City

Municipio de Susques

County

Departamento Susques

Village

Municipio de Susques

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-23.40560, -66.69300

Temperature

9.4°C

Depth profile

Intermediate

202.6 km

202.6 km — deeper than the regional average (140.6 km)

Regional average: 140.6 km

Why depth matters

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

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 250 Catalogue entries

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