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M4.5 Depth: 224.8 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Coranzuli, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 17:56:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Coranzuli, Jujuy (Argentina) on August 23, 2026 at 17:56 UTC. At around 225 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: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
224.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 17:56:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Coranzuli
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Coranzuli
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-23.12940, -66.45700
Temperature
8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 224.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 224.8 km
Intermediate
224.8 km
224.8 km — deeper than the regional average (144.4 km)
Regional average: 144.4 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 181 km away

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