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M3.2 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-09-26 15:51:45 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on September 26, 2026 at 15:51 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 228 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

ID
13701d09d33ded966d44e199a3d4f55a9708e1fe
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
227.7 km
UTC time
2026-09-26 15:51:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Catua
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.70000, -67.13000
Temperature
16.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 227.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 227.7 km
Intermediate
227.7 km
227.7 km — deeper than the regional average (141.5 km)
Regional average: 141.5 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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Jujuy

Context for this earthquake

26 Sep 2025 – 26 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 245 Catalogue entries

Of 244 other entries for this area and period, 185 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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