M3.6 Depth: 229.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-29 23:39:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on August 29, 2025 at 23:39 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 229 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

229.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-29 23:39:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.15000, -66.54000

Temperature

1.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

229 km

229 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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