Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 185.0 km
- Source
- USP
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
Country overviewArgentina · Jujuy
M4.1 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On September 12, 2025 at 04:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 185 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 15 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.
Details
ID
2004d4cdba2c945ca8553ba0b86ce9a467e4afaf
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
185.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-12 04:30:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
usp
Coordinates
-23.94526,
-66.84081
Depth profile
Intermediate
185 km
185 km — deeper than the regional average (143 km)
Regional average: 143 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Jujuy
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 239 Catalogue entries
Of 238 other entries for this area and period, 52 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
502
Country (24h)
Argentina
15