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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 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 241 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 241 km
Intermediate
241 km
241 km — deeper than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 250 Catalogue entries

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