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M4.2 Depth: 250.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-07-26 18:36:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on July 26, 2025 at 18:36 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 250 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
250.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-26 18:36:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Jujuy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.02000, -66.45000
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 250 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 250 km
Intermediate
250 km
250 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Colachi
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  • Lascar
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'592 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Chile
  • Cordon de Puntas Negras
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile

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