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M4.0 Depth: 308.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Yala, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 20:38:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Yala, Jujuy (Argentina) on April 28, 2026 at 20:38 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 308 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 308 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 308 km
Deep
308 km
308 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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