M3.0 Depth: 218.7 km

M3.0 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 20:11:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 30, 2025 at 20:11 UTC. At around 219 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

218.7 km

UTC time

2025-12-30 20:11:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.66000, -67.09000

Temperature

9.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

218.7 km

218.7 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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