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M4.1 Depth: 185.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-09-12 04:30:07 UTC Local time: —

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 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 185 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 185 km
Intermediate
185 km
185 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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