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M4.5 Depth: 205.4 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-09 07:12:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina) on January 9, 2026 at 07:12 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 205 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 205.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 205.4 km
Intermediate
205.4 km
205.4 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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