M3.4 Depth: 246.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 00:54:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2025 at 00:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 246 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

246.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-31 00:54:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.23000, -67.01000

Temperature

0.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

246 km

246 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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