Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 245.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
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M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on October 17, 2026 at 21:54 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 245 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: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
12bc9eea96699832b05231f65cd731e1161988ef
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
245.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-17 21:54:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.56000,
-67.00000
Temperature
5.8°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
245 km
245 km — deeper than the regional average (140.4 km)
Regional average: 140.4 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
Jujuy
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 250 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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