M4.9 Depth: 240.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Jujuy Province, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-17 19:09:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2025 at 19:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Jujuy Province, Argentina (Argentina). At around 240 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

240.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-17 19:09:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-22.69000, -66.41000

Temperature

0.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

240 km

240 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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