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M4.3 Depth: 220.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 16:40:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2025 at 16:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina). At around 220 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 220 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 220 km
Intermediate
220 km
220 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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