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M4.6 Depth: 240.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-06-16 09:07:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2025 at 09:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 240 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
240.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-16 09:07:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Jujuy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.92940, -66.13220
Temperature
-1.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 240 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 240 km
Intermediate
240 km
240 km — deeper than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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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