Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 210.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
Country overviewArgentina · Jujuy
M3.1 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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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 M5.1.
Details
ID
115ee3d372cb0378764497e5e0db3c4143793b8f
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
210.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 12:16:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.81000,
-67.02000
Temperature
6.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
210.2 km
210.2 km — deeper than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 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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Caichinque
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