Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 207.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Jujuy
Country overviewArgentina
M4.2 Earthquake near Jujuy Province, Argentina (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Jujuy Province, Argentina (Argentina) on August 6, 2025 at 16:40 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 207 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by GFZ. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 16 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
207 km
207 km — deeper than the regional average (143 km)
Regional average: 143 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Jujuy
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 240 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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