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M3.3 Depth: 264.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-17 07:14:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on May 17, 2025 at 07:14 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 264 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
264.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 07:14:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Jujuy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.72000, -66.62000
Temperature
-1.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 264 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 264 km
Intermediate
264 km
264 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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