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M4.5 Depth: 196.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Jujuy Province, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-07-17 13:02:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Jujuy Province, Argentina (Argentina) on July 17, 2025 at 13:02 UTC. At around 196 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 GFZ. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
196.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 13:02:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Jujuy
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-23.91000, -66.77000
Temperature
2.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 196 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 196 km
Intermediate
196 km
196 km — deeper than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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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