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M4.4 Depth: 189.5 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 01:12:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina) on July 13, 2026 at 01:12 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 190 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 189.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 189.5 km
Intermediate
189.5 km
189.5 km — deeper than the regional average (147.1 km)
Regional average: 147.1 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Altiplano ↔ South America · about 277 km away

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