M4.3 Depth: 265.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 45 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 22:03:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 45 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina (Argentina) on January 2, 2026 at 22:03 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 265 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

265.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 22:03:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-22.23260, -66.01060

Temperature

11.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

265 km

265 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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