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M3.5 Depth: 284.9 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-25 12:30:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina) on July 25, 2026 at 12:30 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 285 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 284.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 284.9 km
Intermediate
284.9 km
284.9 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

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