M3.3 Depth: 256.6 km

M3.3 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 23:35:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Chile) on December 23, 2025 at 23:35 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 257 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
256.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 23:35:04 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.43000, -67.15000
Temperature
5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 256.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 256.6 km
Intermediate
256.6 km
256.6 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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