M3.3 Depth: 280.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 21:48:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 18, 2025 at 21:48 UTC. At around 280 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

M3.3

Depth

280.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-18 21:48:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-22.57000, -66.12000

Temperature

12.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

280 km

280 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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