M3.8 Depth: 240.6 km

M3.8 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-29 13:12:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on August 29, 2025 at 13:12 UTC. At around 241 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

240.6 km

UTC time

2025-08-29 13:12:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-22.94000, -66.98000

Temperature

11.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

240.6 km

240.6 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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