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M4.5 Depth: 243.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-20 01:22:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Rinconada, Jujuy (Argentina) on June 20, 2026 at 01:22 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 243 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 243 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 243 km
Intermediate
243 km
243 km — deeper than the regional average (147.1 km)
Regional average: 147.1 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 109 km away

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