Argentina · Jujuy

M4.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-03-30 14:26:30 UTC Local time:

Map

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina) on March 30, 2026 at 14:26 UTC. At around 207 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

ID
984a80332b695463e0c663df26c2a68745df7024
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
207.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-30 14:26:30 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Village
Municipio de Susques
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.33450, -66.68250
Temperature
16.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 207 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 207 km
Intermediate
207 km
207 km — deeper than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Acamarachi
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'023 m ·Chile
  • Cordon de Puntas Negras
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
  • Colachi
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile
  • Guayaques
    Distance: 103 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Lascar
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'592 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Chile
  • Chiliques
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile

Historic earthquake map · Argentina

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Argentina

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share