M4.6 Depth: 256.5 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Jujuy Province, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-09 17:54:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 9, 2025 at 17:54 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Jujuy Province, Argentina (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 257 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USP. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

256.5 km

UTC time

2025-12-09 17:54:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

usp

Coordinates

-22.70319, -66.19426

Temperature

21.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

256.5 km

256.5 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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