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M4.7 Depth: 246.8 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Jujuy Province, Argentina

UTC time: 2026-05-16 10:59:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Jujuy Province, Argentina on May 16, 2026 at 10:59 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 247 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
246.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 10:59:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usp
Coordinates
-22.82983, -66.25367

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 246.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 246.8 km
Intermediate
246.8 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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