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M4.2 Depth: 221.3 km

M4.2 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-07-29 20:36:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2025 at 20:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 221 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
221.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-29 20:36:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.60000, -67.21000
Temperature
0.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 221.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 221.3 km
Intermediate
221.3 km
221.3 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile
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