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M3.9 Depth: 172.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-01 20:26:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina) on May 1, 2025 at 20:26 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 172 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 172 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 172 km
Intermediate
172 km
172 km — close to the regional average (148.5 km)
Regional average: 148.5 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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