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M3.9 Depth: 228.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Municipio de Abra Pampa, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-03-29 08:17:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Abra Pampa, Jujuy (Argentina) on March 29, 2025 at 08:17 UTC. At around 228 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 228 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 228 km
Intermediate
228 km
228 km — deeper than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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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