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M4.1 Earthquake near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 20:03:55 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On August 31, 2025 at 20:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 187 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USP. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

ID
a76ff02435110abb62ddc54047f4458725c6d118
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
187.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 20:03:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Susques
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Susques
Source
usp
Coordinates
-23.32139, -66.47274

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 187 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 187 km
Intermediate
187 km
187 km — deeper than the regional average (143 km)
Regional average: 143 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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Jujuy

Context for this earthquake

07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 239 Catalogue entries

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