M4.9 Depth: 279.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Jujuy Province, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-28 17:02:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2025 at 17:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Jujuy Province, Argentina (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 279 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

279.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-28 17:02:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-22.42000, -65.98000

Temperature

13.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

279 km

279 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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