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Argentina · Jujuy

M3.7 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 15:14:39 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On January 19, 2026 at 15:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 212 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

ID
17c41ac2c82872b530249727c830e5915c3740f7
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
212.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 15:14:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Catua
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.57000, -66.86000
Temperature
10.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 212 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 212 km
Intermediate
212 km
212 km — deeper than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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

06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 239 Catalogue entries

Of 238 other entries for this area and period, 73 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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