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M4.5 Depth: 239.0 km

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

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

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: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 239 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 239 km
Intermediate
239 km
239 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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