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M3.9 Depth: 223.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-26 11:56:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2025 at 11:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 223 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
223.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-26 11:56:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Jujuy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.99910, -66.33390
Temperature
4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 223 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 223 km
Intermediate
223 km
223 km — deeper than 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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