M3.1 Depth: 283.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 15:41:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 24, 2025 at 15:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 283 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

283.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-24 15:41:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-22.75000, -66.12000

Temperature

15.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

283 km

283 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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