M4.5 Depth: 197.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-22 06:10:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on August 22, 2025 at 06:10 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 197 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

197.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-22 06:10:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.01820, -66.62200

Temperature

-2.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

197 km

197 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 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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