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M4.5 Depth: 245.3 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Rinconada, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 01:22:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 01:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Rinconada, Jujuy (Argentina). At around 245 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 245.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 245.3 km
Intermediate
245.3 km
245.3 km — deeper than the regional average (147.1 km)
Regional average: 147.1 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Altiplano ↔ South America · about 108 km away

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