Argentina · Jujuy

M4.7 Earthquake near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 01:38:38 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M4.7

Depth: 241.0 km
Source: USP

Jujuy · Municipio de Mina Pirquitas

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About this earthquake

On September 12, 2025 at 01:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 241 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 15 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

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Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

241.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-12 01:38:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Jujuy

City

Municipio de Mina Pirquitas

County

Departamento Rinconada

Village

Municipio de Mina Pirquitas

Source

usp

Coordinates

-22.88374, -66.81190

Depth profile

Intermediate

241 km

241 km — deeper than the regional average (143 km)

Regional average: 143 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Jujuy

Context for this earthquake

07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 239 Catalogue entries

Of 238 other entries for this area and period, 6 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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