M3.4 Depth: 242.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-09 12:00:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 9, 2025 at 12:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 242 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

242.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-09 12:00:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.02000, -66.70000

Temperature

14.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

242 km

242 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

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