M4.5 Depth: 226.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Jujuy Province, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-14 02:58:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 14, 2025 at 02:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Jujuy Province, Argentina (Argentina). At around 226 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

226.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-14 02:58:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-22.86000, -66.36000

Temperature

1.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

226 km

226 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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