Argentina · Jujuy

M4.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Abra Pampa, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-14 02:58:46 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M4.5

Depth: 239.0 km
Source: USP

Jujuy · Municipio de Abra Pampa

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About this earthquake

On September 14, 2025 at 02:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Abra Pampa, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 239 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

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Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

239.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-14 02:58:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Jujuy

City

Municipio de Abra Pampa

County

Departamento Cochinoca

Village

Municipio de Abra Pampa

Source

usp

Coordinates

-22.81982, -66.37955

Depth profile

Intermediate

239 km

239 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

Of 238 other entries for this area and period, 14 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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