M4.4 Depth: 245.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Jujuy Province, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-09 17:54:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Jujuy Province, Argentina (Argentina) on December 9, 2025 at 17:54 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 245 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

245.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-09 17:54:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-22.75000, -66.19000

Temperature

18.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

245 km

245 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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