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Argentina · Jujuy

M4.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 23:38:31 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M4.6

Depth: 259.0 km
Source: ISC

Jujuy · Municipio de Mina Pirquitas

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About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 23:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 259 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

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Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

259.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-17 23:38:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Jujuy

City

Municipio de Mina Pirquitas

County

Departamento Rinconada

Village

Municipio de Mina Pirquitas

Source

isc

Coordinates

-22.46000, -66.23800

Temperature

4.6°C

Depth profile

Intermediate

259 km

259 km — deeper than the regional average (140.6 km)

Regional average: 140.6 km

Why depth matters

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

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Jujuy

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 250 Catalogue entries

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