M4.5 Depth: 252.9 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Abra Pampa, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 17:34:16 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Abra Pampa, Jujuy (Argentina) on June 28, 2026 at 17:34 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 253 km. 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 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 252.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 252.9 km
Intermediate
252.9 km
252.9 km — deeper than the regional average (148.7 km)
Regional average: 148.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Altiplano ↔ South America · about 153 km away

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
520
Country (24h)
Argentina
12

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