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M4.5 Depth: 228.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-06 11:03:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on May 6, 2025 at 11:03 UTC. At around 228 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
228.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-06 11:03:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Jujuy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.95000, -66.76000
Temperature
-3.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 228 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 228 km
Intermediate
228 km
228 km — deeper than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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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