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M5.4 Depth: 197.2 km

M5.4 Earthquake near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 19:38:42 UTC Local time: —
M5.4 earthquake near Municipio de Susques on Jul 24, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.4 Earthquake near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina) · 2026-07-24 19:38:42 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2026 at 19:38 UTC, a magnitude M5.4 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina). At around 197 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USGS. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 197.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 197.2 km
Intermediate
197.2 km
197.2 km — deeper than the regional average (146.7 km)
Regional average: 146.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.

Ground shaking

IV
Light · Intensity (MMI) IV
Felt by many, no damage.

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Altiplano ↔ South America · about 279 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
San Salvador de Jujuy151.8 kmE257'970
Salta169.5 kmSE520'683

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Cordon de Puntas Negras
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
  • Caichinque
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'458 m ·Chile
  • Miniques
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile
  • Chiliques
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile
  • Aracar
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
  • Acamarachi
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'023 m ·Chile

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours3
First 24 hours9
First 72 hours15
Strongest subsequent eventM3.9
M2.72026-07-24 22:16:52 UTC46.0 kmMunicipio de Tolar Grande M3.02026-07-25 00:32:47 UTC81.5 kmMunicipio de Tolar Grande M2.52026-07-25 00:53:30 UTC61.4 kmSan Pedro de Atacama M3.12026-07-25 02:42:54 UTC80.7 kmMunicipio de Tolar Grande M2.82026-07-25 02:49:14 UTC57.5 kmMunicipio de San Antonio de los Cobres M2.92026-07-25 06:49:17 UTC54.9 kmMunicipio de Tolar Grande M3.52026-07-25 12:30:59 UTC119.3 kmMunicipio de Mina Pirquitas M3.32026-07-25 13:22:38 UTC73.7 kmSan Pedro de Atacama M3.52026-07-25 16:12:27 UTC20.6 kmMunicipio de San Antonio de los Cobres M3.22026-07-25 20:42:50 UTC75.3 kmMunicipio de Tolar Grande M3.72026-07-25 20:52:46 UTC56.1 kmMunicipio de Tolar Grande M3.02026-07-25 23:57:10 UTC78.4 kmSan Pedro de Atacama

Comparison of seismic sources

5 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.3 to M5.4.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
GFZM5.4202.0 km5.9 km
ISCM5.4197.0 km0.0 km
USGSM5.4197.2 km0.0 km
EMSCM5.3192.0 km14.8 km
RESIFM5.4208.1 km36.8 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#12
Earlier events M≥4412
Earlier events M≥526
Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.02025-04-18 00:10:14 UTC140.9 kmSan Pedro de Atacama M5.92025-09-04 04:10:18 UTC72.3 km91 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M5.92025-09-04 04:10:10 UTC60.9 kmSALTA, ARGENTINA M5.82025-09-04 04:10:09 UTC58.8 kmChile-Argentina Border Region M5.72025-09-04 04:10:09 UTC49.6 kmMunicipio de San Antonio de los Cobres

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