M3.7 Depth: 212.0 km

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

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

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 M3.7.

Details

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

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

212 km

212 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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