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

UTC time: 2026-01-09 07:12:23 UTC Local time: —
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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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

ID
c31bb24983c7bb3e34278bf1141bfaef4c8f1dc6
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
205.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 07:12:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Susques
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Susques
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-23.41510, -66.67290
Temperature
4.3°C

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 (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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