M4.6 Depth: 223.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Jujuy Province, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 01:38:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Jujuy Province, Argentina (Argentina) on September 12, 2025 at 01:38 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 223 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

223.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-12 01:38:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-22.96000, -66.72000

Temperature

0.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

223 km

223 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 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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