M2.5 Depth: 204.9 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 08:53:27 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 08:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 205 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 204.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 204.9 km
Intermediate
204.9 km
204.9 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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