Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 206.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Jujuy · Municipio de Susques
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M4.9 Earthquake near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On May 8, 2026 at 01:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 206 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
9e8104711c24bbff1fe574d2117026bc37baab56
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
206.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 01:29:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Susques
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-23.77000,
-66.58000
Temperature
2.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
206 km
206 km — deeper than the regional average (140.6 km)
Regional average: 140.6 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
Jujuy
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 250 Catalogue entries
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