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M4.8 Depth: 208.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-01 00:11:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina) on May 1, 2025 at 00:11 UTC. At around 208 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 208 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 208 km
Intermediate
208 km
208 km — deeper than the regional average (148.5 km)
Regional average: 148.5 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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