M4.3 Depth: 191.8 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 23:49:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 12, 2025 at 23:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina). At around 192 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 191.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 191.8 km
Intermediate
191.8 km
191.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Cordon de Puntas Negras
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
  • Caichinque
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'458 m ·Chile
  • Aracar
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
  • Miniques
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile
  • Chiliques
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile
  • Tujle, Cerro
    Distance: 121 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile

Historic earthquake map · Argentina

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Argentina

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
701
Country (24h)
Argentina
13

Share