M3.9 Depth: 180.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Jujuy Province, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-10-08 17:22:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Jujuy Province, Argentina (Argentina) on October 8, 2025 at 17:22 UTC. At around 180 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USP. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

180.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-08 17:22:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

usp

Coordinates

-23.99000, -66.91244

Temperature

13.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

180 km

180 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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