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Argentina · Jujuy

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

UTC time: 2025-07-15 20:47:54 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
254.0 km
Source
USP

Jujuy · Municipio de Santa Catalina

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Santa Catalina, Jujuy (Argentina) on July 15, 2025 at 20:47 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 254 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 254 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 254 km
Intermediate
254 km
254 km — deeper than the regional average (142.9 km)
Regional average: 142.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Jujuy

Context for this earthquake

07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 240 Catalogue entries

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