M4.0 Depth: 280.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 20:59:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 25, 2025 at 20:59 UTC. At around 280 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

280.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-25 20:59:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-22.38000, -66.07000

Temperature

11.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

280 km

280 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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