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M4.0 Depth: 207.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-19 22:27:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina) on May 19, 2025 at 22:27 UTC. At around 207 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USP. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 207 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 207 km
Intermediate
207 km
207 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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