Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 244.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
Country overviewArgentina · Jujuy
M3.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on February 6, 2026 at 22:57 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 M5.1.
Details
ID
097bd966afc7e3d841d6dc859e87562dc8c23b0e
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
244.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-06 22:57:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.57000,
-67.16000
Temperature
8.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
244.4 km
244.4 km — deeper than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
490
Country (24h)
Argentina
8