M2.9 Depth: 245.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 21:09:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 24, 2025 at 21:09 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 245 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

245.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-24 21:09:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.07000, -66.81000

Temperature

10.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

245 km

245 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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