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M4.2 Depth: 224.3 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 17:54:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina) on June 12, 2026 at 17:54 UTC. At around 224 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 224.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 224.3 km
Intermediate
224.3 km
224.3 km — deeper than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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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