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Argentina · Jujuy

M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 00:20:37 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
252.0 km
Source
EMSC

Jujuy · Municipio de Mina Pirquitas

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About this earthquake

On January 17, 2026 at 00:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 252 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

ID
0f285f0fa305e404ab7033800fcb112b355c584e
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
252.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 00:20:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Mina Pirquitas
County
Departamento Rinconada
Village
Municipio de Mina Pirquitas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.67000, -66.42000
Temperature
2.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 252 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 252 km
Intermediate
252 km
252 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia

Jujuy

Context for this earthquake

06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 239 Catalogue entries

Of 238 other entries for this area and period, 225 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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