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M4.4 Depth: 182.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-26 14:26:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on August 26, 2025 at 14:26 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 182 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 182 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 182 km
Intermediate
182 km
182 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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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