M3.7 Depth: 235.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 04:31:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on August 19, 2025 at 04:31 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 235 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

235.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-19 04:31:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.26000, -66.82000

Temperature

-10.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

235 km

235 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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