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Argentina · Jujuy

M4.2 Earthquake near Municipio de Coranzulí, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 01:42:20 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth: 242.2 km
Source: USGS

Jujuy · Municipio de Coranzulí

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Coranzulí, Jujuy (Argentina) on May 23, 2026 at 01:42 UTC. At around 242 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 event was recorded by USGS. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

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Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

242.2 km

UTC time

2026-05-23 01:42:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Jujuy

City

Municipio de Coranzulí

County

Departamento Susques

Village

Municipio de Coranzulí

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-23.01540, -66.46410

Temperature

-1.6°C

Depth profile

Intermediate

242.2 km

242.2 km — deeper than the regional average (143.2 km)

Regional average: 143.2 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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