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M3.5 Depth: 288.6 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 15:24:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina) on January 5, 2026 at 15:24 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 289 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 288.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 288.6 km
Intermediate
288.6 km
288.6 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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