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M3.6 Depth: 190.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 17:57:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina) on August 3, 2026 at 17:57 UTC. At around 190 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 190 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 190 km
Intermediate
190 km
190 km — deeper than the regional average (146.3 km)
Regional average: 146.3 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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