M3.9 Depth: 249.1 km

M3.9 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 03:50:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near JUJUY, ARGENTINA on April 5, 2026 at 03:50 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 249 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
249.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 03:50:50 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.02000, -66.94000
Temperature
6.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 249.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 249.1 km
Intermediate
249.1 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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