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M3.5 Depth: 160.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-07-12 12:18:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2025 at 12:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 160 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
160.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-12 12:18:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Salta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.02000, -66.89000
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 160 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 160 km
Intermediate
160 km
160 km — close to the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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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