M4.2 Depth: 274.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Jujuy Province, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 22:03:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 22:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Jujuy Province, Argentina (Argentina). At around 274 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

274.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 22:03:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-22.23000, -66.03000

Temperature

11.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

274 km

274 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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