M3.1 Depth: 210.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-11 12:16:48 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 12:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina). At around 210 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
210.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 12:16:48 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.81000, -67.02000
Temperature
6.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 210.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 210.2 km
Intermediate
210.2 km
210.2 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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