M4.2 Depth: 207.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Jujuy Province, Argentina (Argentina)

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

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 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

207.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-06 16:40:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-23.89000, -66.76000

Temperature

12.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

207 km

207 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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