M3.2 Depth: 243.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 03:22:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on January 5, 2026 at 03:22 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 244 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

243.7 km

UTC time

2026-01-05 03:22:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Salta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.89000, -67.02000

Temperature

9.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

243.7 km

243.7 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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