Latest earthquakes near Jujuy, Argentina today
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Recent Jujuy Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jujuy. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jujuy and elsewhere.
Oct 30, 2024 08:43AM
M4.9 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning 182km from Salta in Argentina.
Jujuy Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2043 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jujuy, Argentina in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 204 earthquakes per year, or 17 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jujuy roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jujuy in 2021. A total of 223 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jujuy that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jujuy in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Jujuy during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1969 | 96.38% |
| Mag. 5 | 62 | 3.03% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.54% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jujuy
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jujuy occurred on Jul 18, 2024 22:50 local time (America/Argentina/Jujuy timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 287 kilometers (178 mi) west-northwest of San Salvador de Jujuy, at a depth of 127 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jujuy in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Dec 9, 1950 18:38, 267 kilometers (166 mi) west-northwest of San Salvador de Jujuy. It is the strongest earthquake near Jujuy in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Jujuy, Argentina in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Jujuy.
Earthquakes by city in Jujuy
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Jujuy, Argentina.
Use this regional Jujuy earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including San Pedro de Jujuy, Libertador General San MartĂn and Palpalá.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jujuy.
When was the last earthquake in Jujuy, Argentina?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Jujuy on the evening of November 20, 2024 at 23:50 local time (America/Argentina/Jujuy). The center of this earthquake was located 128km west-northwest of San Salvador de Jujuy at a depth of 260km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jujuy, Argentina in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jujuy, Argentina?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Jujuy on the evening of December 9, 1950 at 18:38 local time (America/Argentina/Jujuy). The center of this earthquake was located 267km west of San Salvador de Jujuy at a depth of 114km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jujuy since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jujuy, Argentina?
In the past 10 years, 2043 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jujuy. This averages to 204 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
