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Argentina · Jujuy

M4.1 Earthquake near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 07:02:51 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 07:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 207 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by ISC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

ID
be4be3276d3d51393342b2f85be771cd6876b8b3
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
207.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 07:02:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Susques
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Susques
Source
isc
Coordinates
-23.91000, -66.78000
Temperature
8.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 207 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 207 km
Intermediate
207 km
207 km — deeper than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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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Jujuy

Context for this earthquake

06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 239 Catalogue entries

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